An incense container in the shape of a slightly domed cube with cut vertical edges. Evenly covered with creamy white glaze. Ducks and wheels painted in iron oxide on the glaze.

Incense container (kogo 香合)

Maker Japanese Artist

DateEdo period (1615-1868), 18th century

Place of originJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Shino 志野陶器)

Dimensions1 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (4.1 x 4.7 x 4.8 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.39

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Visual DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a slightly domed cube with cut vertical edges. Evenly covered with creamy white glaze. Ducks and wheels painted in iron oxide on the glaze.

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