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Incense Burner (Koro)

Artist (Japanese, 1870-1911)
CultureJapanese
Datec. 1890
MediumBronze with gold and silver inlays and shibuichi and shakudo patinated metals
Dimensions9 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (23.5 × 18.4 cm)
Other (A -Lid): 3 × 5 9/16 in. (7.6 × 14.1 cm)
Other (B-Bowl): 6 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (15.9 × 18.4 cm)
Classificationsmetalwork
Credit LineThe William A. Whitaker Foundation Art Fund
Object number2017.32ab
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Collections
Kodansu (Small Chest)
Unidentified artist
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Unidentified artist
15th century?
Helmet
Unidentified artist
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Unidentified artist
13th or 14th century
Circular Incense Holder (kogo)
Unidentified artist
n.d.
Fertility Figure ("Mwana Hiti")
Unidentified artist
20th century
Shawl Embroidery and Velvet
Unidentified artist
18th century
Document or scroll box (fubako)
Unidentified artist
n.d.
Deep Bowl on High Ring Foot
Unidentified artist
n.d.
Mirror
Unidentified artist
2nd or 3rd century CE