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A Hirado porcelain lion dog sculpture from Japan, dating to the mid-19th century. The form is compact and confident, with …
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A Hirado porcelain lion dog sculpture from Japan, dating to the mid-19th century. The form is compact and confident, with the head turned in a poised, attentive gesture. The mane and tail are picked out in soft underglaze blue, creating a refined contrast against the pure white porcelain body.
The piece is made from Amakusa clay, known for its fine grain and cool, luminous tone. The surface has a gentle gloss, giving the sculpture presence without glare. The blue-and-white palette feels calm and understated, making it easy to place in both minimal and richly layered interiors.
This is a work that reads as quietly expressive and sculptural—not ornamental in a busy way, but composed, elegant, and confident in form. It pairs especially well with neutral textures, stone, linen, raw woods, antique lacquer, or contemporary monochrome settings. It can be displayed alone as a focal object or integrated into a curated grouping with other Japanese or European ceramics. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 2.76ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 3.94ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. Excellent condition for its age. UV-checked with no restoration, repaint, or repair. Minor natural kiln speckling only. Clean, stable, and ready to display. less
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