Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Raku IX Ryonyu 楽了入 (Japanese, 1756 - 1834)

DateEdo period (1615-1868), c. 1825-1834

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Red Raku 楽焼)

Dimensions1 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (2.6 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.8

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of the face of a temple tile, with dark grey glazes billowing about the base.

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Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century