Incense Burner with Design of Birds Flying amid Trees and Flowering Plants

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Incense Burner with Design of Birds Flying amid Trees and Flowering Plants

Alternate Title: Kōro

Japan, circa 1885
Tools and Equipment; burners
Cloisonné with silver wire and mounts
3 7/16 × 3 3/4 × 3 1/8 in. (8.8 × 9.5 × 8 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tosk (M.91.251.2)
Japanese Art
Not currently on public view

History

In 1903, British photographer Herbert Ponting visited the studio of the artist, Namikawa Yasuyuki....
In 1903, British photographer Herbert Ponting visited the studio of the artist, Namikawa Yasuyuki. Namikawa was quite famous as an accomplished cloisonné artist and appointed Craftsman to the Imperial Household.

To hear a passage from Pontings’ description of Namikawa, press the play button below.

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