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Koro (incense burner), Kakiemon style

CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Datec.1700-1720
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.12.23a-b): 10.9 x 6.9 cm (4 5/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionHizen miniature koro on four splayed legs with a cover. It is enamelled in the Kakiemon style, and the long sides of the body are decorated with alternating flowering prunus and bamboo. Each short side has peony sprigs, and the square rim is bordered by a red cording pattern with two square bracket handles. The pierced cover has scattered peony sprigs and surmounted with a shishi dog finial.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG05.12.23a-b
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemon
Status
Not on view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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Object number: G05.11.4
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c.1755
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Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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Object number: G05.11.1
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c.1799-1800
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