Incense Burner

Censer

5773

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 5773
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 10th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Bronze
Technique Lacquered | Openwork
Iconography Swallow | Butterfly
Description

Black and gold lacquer melon-shaped wooden bowl with bronze incense burner fitting down into it. Domed openwork top.

Height 12 cm
Outside Diameter 13.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Francis C. Macauley, Esq.,1890
Other Number LE505 - Other Number

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