Incense Burner
19th century (made)
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Incense burner with lid of earthenware, two-handled and resting on three feet. Decorated in enamel colours and gilding with groups of seated figures surrounded by flowering plants and with various diapers. The lid is surmounted by a seated male figure.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Incense burner with lid, earthenware painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, made in Satsuma, decorated in Yokohama, Edo/Meiji period, 19th century |
| Physical description | Incense burner with lid of earthenware, two-handled and resting on three feet. Decorated in enamel colours and gilding with groups of seated figures surrounded by flowering plants and with various diapers. The lid is surmounted by a seated male figure. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr. East (1 Courtfield Road ), accessioned in 1882. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | 425&LID-1882 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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