Incense Burner
1925-30 (made)
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The traditional shape of this incense burner is complemented by decoration in Art Deco style of phoenixes, lion-dogs (shishi), lotus flowers and clouds. It was made by the Kanaya Gorosaburō workshop, which was founded in Kyoto in the early 17th century and remained in business until at least the 1930s.
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| Brief description | Incense burner, bronze and partly gilded copper alloy, decorated with Art Deco style phonexies, lion-dogs (shishi), lotus flowers and clouds, mark of the Kanaya Gorosaburō workshop, Japan, 1925-30. |
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| Credit line | Gift of Lady Stern |
| Summary | The traditional shape of this incense burner is complemented by decoration in Art Deco style of phoenixes, lion-dogs (shishi), lotus flowers and clouds. It was made by the Kanaya Gorosaburō workshop, which was founded in Kyoto in the early 17th century and remained in business until at least the 1930s. |
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| Accession number | M.16-1934 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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