Incense container (kogo 香合)

Artist Eiraku XI Hozen 永樂保全 (Japanese, 1795 - 1854)

DateEdo period (1615-1868), c. 1843-1848

Made/manufacturedJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Raku 樂燒)

Dimensions1 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (5 x 4.7 x 4.7 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.44

Collections

DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of Fukinoto (i.e., Butterbur) sprout.

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