Kikuoka Mitsutoshi - Kozuka with Two Chinese-style Lions - Walters 51713
Summary
This stylized form of lion developed from images of lions imported to Japan from China. The two Chinese-style lions ("shishi") are in gold over a background of fish egg pattern ("nanakoji"). The artist's signature is on the back. This kozuka is almost identical to Walters 51.714.
Date
2016
Source
Walters Art Museum
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