Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird

Cleveland Museum of Art

Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird, crafted by an unknown artist, is a small, bronze object. The container is shaped like a bird with a round body and a small head, beak, and wings. It has a small hole on either side of its body near the top and a larger hole on the top of its head. The bird's body is divided into two parts with a visible seam around its middle. The object exhibits a dark brown patina with yellow and orange hues. The background of the image is gray.