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Box for Incense with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a seated dog incense box with cover. The dog has a long snout and pointed ears. Its mouth is open, showing a tongue and teeth. It has a collar around its neck and appears to be made of wood or stone with a carved texture to resemble fur. The dog is sitting on its haunches with its front paws visible. The background is a plain gray color. The box is by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pottery (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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