Incense Box (Kōgō) with Interlinked Circles (Shippō) Pattern
Round, dark brown lacquer incense box with a lid, featuring a pattern of interlinked circles. The lid and body of the box have a repeating design of rounded shapes, resembling four-leaf clovers or flowers with rounded petals, interconnected in a symmetrical arrangement. The box has a flat top and a slightly curved side. The background is gray with a darker shade at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 17th century
- Medium
- Carved wood with red and black lacquer layers (Kamakura-bori)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 491 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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