Black and Gold Hibachi

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a decorative incense holder featuring a small, ornate, square wooden platform with intricately carved designs in black with golden accents, including floral motifs on its legs, giving it an elegant and traditional appearance. Atop this platform sits a finely crafted metallic dome with a golden mesh pattern, designed as a cover for burning incense. The dome rests within a shiny circular base fixed in the center of the platform, surrounded by a rich reddish-brown surface. This setup is placed upon a soft, white textured background, emphasizing its artisanal quality and cultural aesthetic.

The image showcases a decorative incense holder featuring a small, ornate, square wooden platform with intricately carved designs in black with golden accents, including floral motifs on its legs, giving it an elegant and traditional appearance. Atop this platform sits a finely crafted metallic dome with a golden mesh pattern, designed as a cover for burning incense. The dome rests within a shiny circular base fixed in the center of the platform, surrounded by a rich reddish-brown surface. This setup is placed upon a soft, white textured background, emphasizing its artisanal quality and cultural aesthetic.

Name/Title

Black and Gold Hibachi

Entry/Object ID

2020.7.11

Description

Black and gold table with a red top. In the middle is a gold half-ball hibachi (brazier) with a solid bottom from a Hina-Matsuri set brought by Michik Takaoka to promote increased awareness of Japanese culture in 2004.