Receptacle for Incense Ashes

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Receptacle for Incense Ashes

Alternate Title: Raden makie takigara ire
Japan, late 16th - early 17th century
Lacquer
Black lacquer with makie decoration and mother-of-pearl inlay
3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (9.0 x 6.5 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Cumming (M.79.174.3)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Lee, Yu-kuan.  Oriental Lacquer Art.  New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1972.
  • Kuwayama, George.  Far Eastern Lacquers.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.