Jar with Fu-lion Cover

mid 16th century (Muromachi) H: 3 7/8 in. (9.84 cm) Citation Source image

The lid is likely a later addition by a resourceful dealer; it has openings which suit it for use on an incense burner. The small sturdy jar with a wide mouth was made as a utilitarian container.

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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