An incense container in the shape of a gibbon.

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Incense container (kogo 香合)

Maker Japanese Artist

Date19th century

Place of originJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic (Bizen 備前焼)

Dimensions1 3/4 x 1 11/16 in. (4.5 x 4.3 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.83

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Visual DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of a gibbon.

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