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Rhinoceros-Shaped Incense Burner in the Cochin (Kōchi) Style

Okuda Eisen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and gold ceramic incense burner in the shape of a rhinoceros. The burner has a handle on the right side and a lid with a wavy edge. The lid features a dragon design. The body of the burner is decorated with a Greek key pattern and four panels depicting various animals, including a dragon and a qilin. The burner has a flared base. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 18th century
Medium
Stoneware with polychrome overglaze enamels (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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