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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)

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Hirado ware)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Pauline Gandel, 2018
Reproduction requests
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
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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