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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Incense container (kogo 香合)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Ohi Chozaemon V (Hodoan Kanbei) (Japanese, 1799 - 1856)
DateEdo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Made/manufacturedJapan
MediumGlazed ceramic (Ohi)
Dimensions2 1/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 3/8 in. (5.3 x 5.8 x 6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman
Object number2012.8.30
Collections
DescriptionA square incense container with turned-in corners. On top of the lid there is a sculptural representation of Fukurokuju, the god of wisdom, happiness, and longevity, sitting on a turtle riding across the ocean of prosperity.
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20th century
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Ohi Kisen
Showa period (1926-1989)
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Unknown Japanese Artist
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
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Masaki Hanjiro
Edo period (1615-1868)
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Raku X Tannyu 楽旦入
Edo period (1615-1868), c. 1826-1845
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Kuze Kyuho II 久世久寶 (二代)
Showa period (1926-1989)
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Raku X Tannyu 楽旦入
Edo period (1615-1868), c. 1845-1854
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Otagaki Rengetsu 太田垣蓮月
19th century
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V. Meuten
undated
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Rachel V. Hartley
undated