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A HIRADO PORCELAIN OKIMONO OF SHISHI NO SAKA OTOSHI Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely modeled as a rocky cliff with an adult shishi standing atop looking down on its young. The subject illustrated is known as shishi no saka otoshi, where adult shishi tested the vigor of their young by throwing the young ones from the top of a cliff. Longevity was assured if the animal survived. The two young shishi on this okimono have survived the test, one even boldly re-ascending the cliff towards its parent while the other crouches playfully. HEIGHT 21.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Collection of James and Christine Heusinger. James and Christine Heusinger started collecting Japanese art in the late 1970s. James and Chirstine worked for a travel agency until James became a prominent carpenter, whose company renovated the office of US Vice President Dick Cheney’s office. His collection began with a modest piece by Seifu Yohei III, and expanded to over 100 pieces. They donated the majority of their pieces to the Cleveland Museum of Art, University Hospitals of Cleveland, and Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.
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A HIRADO PORCELAIN OKIMONO OF SHISHI NO SAKA OTOSHI Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely modeled as a rocky cliff with an adult shishi standing atop looking down on its young. The subject illustrated is known as shishi no saka otoshi, where adult shishi tested the vigor of their young by throwing the young ones from the top of a cliff. Longevity was assured if the animal survived. The two young shishi on this okimono have survived the test, one even boldly re-ascending the cliff towards its parent while the other crouches playfully. HEIGHT 21.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Collection of James and Christine Heusinger. James and Christine Heusinger started collecting Japanese art in the late 1970s. James and Chirstine worked for a travel agency until James became a prominent carpenter, whose company renovated the office of US Vice President Dick Cheney’s office. His collection began with a modest piece by Seifu Yohei III, and expanded to over 100 pieces. They donated the majority of their pieces to the Cleveland Museum of Art, University Hospitals of Cleveland, and Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.
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