Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Miyagawa Chozo (Makuzu Chozo) 宮川長造 (Japanese, 1797 - 1860)

DateEdo period (1615-1868), 19th century

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic

Dimensions1 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 7/8 in. (4.7 x 11.7 x 2.3 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.26

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a lotus root.

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