Incense box

Ceramic

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Alexander Lenehan Collection

Name/Title

Incense box

Description

Kyo-yaki Incense box / Kōgō by Eiraku Hozen

Use

Incense box

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Eiraku Zengoro XI (永樂 保全)

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

Kyo-yaki

Time Period

Edo, Late Edo

Place

City

Kyoto

Country

Japan

Continent

Asia

Notes

Gold Kahin Shiryū, seal was given to Zengoro XI (Hozen) by Lord Harutomi in 1827. It is referenced in Morse and Brinkley

Inscription/Signature/Marks

河濱支流 Kahin Shiryū

Dimensions

Height

5 cm

Diameter

7 cm

Material

Ceramic

Colors

Color

Turquoise, Yellow, Purple, Brown, Gold, Cream

Color Notes

Turquoise body with decoration in yellow, purple and brown, traces of gilding. Cream interior.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

General Notes

Note

Cochin / Kochi style porcelain incense box with decorations of ho ho birds (phoenix)and flowers (peony)

Create Date

September 14, 2020

Update Date

September 15, 2020