Incense Burner and Lid
1800-1850 (made)
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Incense burner and lid, porcelain with celadon glaze. In the form of a shishi, the hair is indicated by white inlay, the eyes are in dark brown clay, spots on the body and claws are painted in underglaze blue.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with celadon glaze, inlaid details and painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Incense burner and lid, in the form of a shishi, porcelain with celadon glaze and blue and white details; Japan, Edo period, 1800-1850 |
| Physical description | Incense burner and lid, porcelain with celadon glaze. In the form of a shishi, the hair is indicated by white inlay, the eyes are in dark brown clay, spots on the body and claws are painted in underglaze blue. |
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| Gallery label | INCENSE BURNER AND COVER in form of a shishi
Porcelain with celadon glaze and blue and white details
JAPANESE; first half of 19th century
C.299&A-1911(as at 2005) |
| Object history | Purchased from Mr. J. Nagashira (3 Alexandra House, Sulgrave Road, Shepherd's Bush, W.), accessioned in 1911. 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 | C.299&A-1911 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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