Incense burner in the shape of a shishi lion, Hirado (Mikawauchi) ware

Unknown19th century, Edo period

Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan

The Chinese lion shape was created using an extrusion molding technique. It is covered with an ultramarine glaze and shows a relief design of a hoju (sacred gem) on the chest.

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Title: Incense burner in the shape of a shishi lion, Hirado (Mikawauchi) ware
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th century, Edo period
Location Created: Mikawauchi kiln, Japan
Physical Dimensions: OAH: 7.8 cm; H: 7.4 cm; W: 8.5 cm
Type: Ceramic

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