Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Raku IV Ichinyu 楽一入 (Japanese, 1640 - 1696)

DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 17th century

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (raku)

Dimensions1 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (5 x 6.3 x 4.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.2

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a sparrow with creamy white and amber colored glazes.

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