Rhinoceros-Shaped Incense Burner in the Cochin (Kōchi) Style
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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