Incense Burner with Lid, late 1300s. Creator: Unknown.

Incense Burner with Lid, late 1300s. Creator: Unknown.

2-732-114 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Incense Burner with Lid, late 1300s. This container's repeated, undulating, rounded sides evoke waves over which the articulated plovers sweep. The bronze cover (probably a later addition) mimics the design of a fishing weir. Overall, the container brings to mind the seashore. The earthy quality of the lacquered surface demonstrates the interaction between a man-made pattern (the plovers) and the somewhat unexpected surface of a natural material such as wood.


Image Details


Medium
  1. Black lacquer on wood with decoration in maki-e
  2. Bronze lid
  3. Metal rims

Picture Type
  1. Lacquer

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3825x2983
File Size : 33,428kb


Aliases

  1. 1960.195
  1. 136315
  1. 0940014821
  1. 1960.195
  1. 2-732-114
  1. 2732114


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