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Incense Burner (koro) and Cover with Molded and Reticulated Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige ceramic incense burner with a rounded rectangular body. The body has a honeycomb pattern cut out around the entire bottom portion. Two small protruding handles on either side. A small foot supports the bottom. A rounded lid with a honeycomb pattern on top sits on the body. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Satsuma ware, earthenware with clear glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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