Stand for displaying an incense burner, in a circular form of two discs connected by flying supports, of bentwood and negoro red and black lacquer.

Incense burner stand

Maker Japanese Artist

DateLate Muromachi - Momoyama period, 16th century

Place of originJapan

MediumBentwood and negoro red and black lacquer

Dimensions19 x 24 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (48.3 x 62.2 x 27.3 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Kagedo Japanese Art

Object number2010.1.16

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionStand for displaying an incense burner, in a circular form of two discs connected by flying supports, of bentwood and negoro red and black lacquer.

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