Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Raku XII Konyu 楽弘入 (Japanese, 1857 - 1932)

DateTaisho period (1912-1926)

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Red Raku 楽焼)

Dimensions1 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 7/16 in. (3.4 x 6 x 6.2 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.20

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a goblin tile (onigawara).

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