Description
With his paws on an openwork ball and his mouth open, the shi-shi depicted here represents the male Yang principle.
Very nice work done by the carver on the openwork ball, hollowed out with great precision.
The expression of the shi-shi and the details of the mane and fur are very well rendered.
Himotoshi under the base, Inlaid eyes or painted ?
Datation
Early 19th century - C.1830
Size
3.3×2.6×3 cm
Condition
Good global condition
please check pictures for global condition
Provenance
French collection
School
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Weigth
21.5 gr
Signature
Signed Min-Koku
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