Incense Burner in the Shape of a Melon with Autumn Flowers and Grasses

The image depicts an incense burner shaped like a melon. The body of the incense burner is black with gold designs. The designs on the body are of grasses and autumn flowers. The lid is gold and has a lattice pattern with diamond-shaped holes. The incense burner sits on a gray surface, with a gray background that gets darker towards the top. The incense burner is by an unknown artist and titled "Incense Burner in the Shape of a Melon with Autumn Flowers and Grasses".

Artwork Details

Date: early 17th century
Medium: Lacquer with sprinkled gold decoration in Kōdaiji style; gilt-bronze cover
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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