Incense Box (Kōbako)
The object is a small, rounded container with four rounded protrusions on the outer edge, resembling petals. It features a design resembling green leaves and a multicolored pattern consisting of pink, purple, green, and white hues. A brown border frames the object. A light green geometric pattern surrounds the leaf design on the object. The object has a shiny appearance, suggesting it may be made of ceramic or another glossy material.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second half 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl and metal-wire inlays on black ground
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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