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Cockerel on a drum, incense burner

Cockerel on a drum, incense burner
(平戸閑古鳥 香炉)
 (mid 19th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Hirado ware)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Pauline Gandel, 2018
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Hirado ware)
Measurements
(a-b) 30.3 × 24.7 × 13.5 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Hirado, Japan
Accession Number
2018.606.a-b
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Pauline Gandel, 2018
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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