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Seal Carved as Korean Guardian Dog by Suzuki Tōkoku

Seal Carved as Korean Guardian Dog

Japan, late 19th-early 20th century

Ebony with inlays

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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A dark, carved ebony sculpture depicts a mythical guardian dog with a fierce expression, sharp teeth, and ornate swirling mane. Small gold inlays highlight its eyes. Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (M.91.250.243)

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sculpture guardian dog mythical creature centered symmetry vertical emphasis frontal view animal mythology carving ebony inlay dark brown

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