Daisho-ji Temple Chinese boys performing the lion dance

Daisho-ji Temple Chinese boys performing the lion dance
大聖寺色絵唐子獅子舞　人形
 (mid 19th century)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Hirado ware)
Measurements
33.7 × 31.3 × 15.6 cm
Place/s of Execution
Arita, Kyushu, Japan
Accession Number
2018.609
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Pauline Gandel, 2018
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Gallery location
Not on display

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