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
Museum record:: View original