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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 Yoshimitsu (Japanese, 18th century)
DateEdo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Made/manufacturedJapan
MediumGlazed ceramic (Karatsu 唐津燒)
Dimensions2 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 5/16 in. (6.1 x 7.4 x 5.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman
Object number2012.8.58
Collections
DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a highly detailed hut or teahouse. The foundation holds the incense, while the wattle walls and roof are of one piece.
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