Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Raku XI Keinyu 楽慶入 (Japanese, 1817 - 1902)

DateMeiji period (1868-1912)

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Raku 楽焼)

Dimensions1 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (4.1 x 6.1 x 6.1 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.17

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a covered bowl used for ritual offerings.

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