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Covered globular container with twelve animals; scroll-leaf design, shishi supports
late 19th century (?) (Meiji)
bronze
Large globular covered bowl with relief decoration of twelve animals, cloud scrolls, leaf and diaper designs. Three shishi supports, two form handles. The cover has another two cubs. Stamped with five characters.
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Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Acquired at the American Association auction, New York, Heber Bishop sale, 1906. cat. no.1318
Exhibitions
| 2009-2010 | Industry of Perfection: The Refined Beauty of Japanese Cloisonne Enamels. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. |
Geographies
Japan, Tokyo (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 39 1/2 in. (100.3 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters, 1906
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.2214