Incense container (Kōgo)
Incense container (Kōgo)
Incense container (Kōgo)
Incense container (Kōgo)

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Incense container (Kōgo),

1658–1716

after Ogata Kōrin 尾形光琳, 1658–1716
Japanese
Edo period, 1603–1868
y1959-106 a-b

Information

Title
Incense container (Kōgo)
Dates

1658–1716

Maker
after Ogata Kōrin 尾形光琳
Medium
Lacquer with inlay
Dimensions
h. 4.3 cm., diam. 8.8 cm. (1 11/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Nathan V. Hammer
Object Number
y1959-106 a-b
Place Made

Asia, Japan

Inscription
Signed in very low relief on exterior base
Period
Edo (Japanese period)
Type
japanese lacquer styles, incense burners
Subject
mountains, clouds, trees, landscapes (representations), cloud bands

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