Lion Dance performer
Place of OriginJapan
Date1850-1900
CultureJapanese
MaterialsIvory
DimensionsH. 5.4 cm x W. 2.9 cm
Credit LineTransfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Mr. Ney Wolfskill
Object numberB81Y27
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThough perhaps more commonly associated with the Chinese New Year, the Lion Dance (shishi mai) has been part of Japanese performance tradition since the 600s.
1800-1950
approx. 1825-1875
1800-1950
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1868
approx. 1700-1800
Ippitsusai Buncho
