Melon-Shaped Incense Burner (Akoda Kōro) with Paulownia and Foliage Scroll
Black rounded square-based container with domed lid, lid is perforated with a geometric pattern; body of container is decorated with gold leaf and flower design.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 17th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e and e-nashiji (“pear-skin picture”) on black ground
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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