Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Nin’ami Dohachi (Takahashi Dohachi II) 仁阿彌道八 (Japanese, 1783 - 1855)

DateEdo period (1615-1868), late 18th-mid 19th century

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Shino 志野陶器)

Dimensions2 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 2 in. (5.9 x 4.7 x 5.1 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.36

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DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a Japanese macaque, also known as a snow monkey.

Igarashi Shimpei 五十嵐新平

Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th-early 19th century

Unknown Japanese Artist

Momoyama period (16th century)

Unknown Japanese Artist

Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century

Unknown Japanese Artist

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century

Unknown Japanese Artist

Momyama period (16th century)

Unknown Japanese Artist

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century

Unknown Japanese Artist

18th-19th century

Raku III Donyu 楽道入

Momoyama period (16th century)

Takahashi Rakusai III 高橋樂齋（三代）

Showa period (1926-1989)

Takahashi Rakusai IV 高橋樂齋（四代）

Showa period (1926-1989)

Kuze Kyuho II 久世久寶（二代)

Showa period (1926-1989)

Suwa Sozan II 諏訪蘇山(二代)

20th century