Incense Burner
early 18th century (made)
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Incense burner of grey earthenware coated with white slip with pierced ornament, painted in colours and gilt. Cylindrical with three small feet; the sides are pierced in the form of a circle growing irises with foliage, picked out in blue, green and dark brown. Silver insert and lid. The domed lid is decorated with ornament in simulation of eddying water.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, coated with white slip with pierced decoration, painted in colours and gilt |
| Brief description | Incense burner of earthenware, coated with white slip with pierced decoration, painted in colours and gilt, with silver lid and insert; Japan, Kyoto, Edo period, early 18th century |
| Physical description | Incense burner of grey earthenware coated with white slip with pierced ornament, painted in colours and gilt. Cylindrical with three small feet; the sides are pierced in the form of a circle growing irises with foliage, picked out in blue, green and dark brown. Silver insert and lid. The domed lid is decorated with ornament in simulation of eddying water. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Kenzan mark, signed in ink |
| Object history | Purchased from Mr. H. Miyagawa (28 Poplar Grove, Shepherd's Bush), accessioned in 1910. |
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| Accession number | C.272 to B-1910 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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