Incense Container (Kōgō) with Camellia and Mandarin Ducks
Gold-colored rectangular container with rounded corners. The surface features a textured background. A scene depicts mandarin ducks in water with plants. A tree branch with red and white flowers extends from the left side. The ducks are positioned under the branch.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, cut-out gold foil application, and coral and ivory inlay
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 582 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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