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Incense box and plate

TANZAN Rokuro
Incense box and plate
 (late 19th century)

Medium
stoneware, enamel (Kyoto ware)

Measurements
(a) 3.9 × 9.5 cm diameter (box)
(b) 1.9 × 9.5 cm diameter (lid)
(c) 2.3 × 18.1 cm diameter (plate)
(a-b) 5.4 × 9.5 cm diameter (overall)
(a-c) 7.7 × 18.1 cm diameter (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Inscription
painted in brush and ink (in Japanese characters) inside the lid c.l.
painted in brush and ink (in Japanese characters) on base c.

Accession Number
2311.a-c-D3

Department
Asian Art

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