.An incense container in the shape of an old man.

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Incense container (kogo 香合)

Maker Japanese Artist

Date20th century

Place of originJapan

MediumGlazed ceramic

Dimensions1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (4.5 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineBequest of the Estate of Sandra G. Saltzman

Object number2012.8.93

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionAn incense container in the shape of an old man.

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