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Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Clamshell, with Cranes (exterior) and Tortoise Motifs (interior)

Eiraku Hozen Japanese
first half 19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 223

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 永樂保全作　金襴手貝形香合
  • Title: Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Clamshell, with Cranes (exterior) and Tortoise Motifs (interior)
  • Artist: Eiraku Hozen (Japanese, 1795–1854)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: first half 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Porcelain with cobalt blue under (interior) and red and gold over (exterior) transparent glaze (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.225.252a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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