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Lions and ball, netsuke

Lions and ball, netsuke
(19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
wood
Measurements
3.6 × 3.7 × 2.8 cm
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
incised (in Japanese characters) on base c.l.:
Accession Number
1264C-D4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1952
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
2 shishi (lions), 1 upright, 1 on back, playing with large ball.