Incense container (Kogo 香合)

Artist Raku III Donyu 楽道入 (Japanese, 1599 - 1656)

DateMomoyama period (16th century)

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (raku 楽焼)

Dimensions1 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 15/16 in. (4.9 x 6.8 x 4.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.1

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a sparrow.

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