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1996.17.88

Incense box [1996.17.88 .1], square, brown and white marbled clay under transparent glaze. The glaze on the interior is milky white. There is a maker's mark stamped on the base. With lid [1996.17.88 .2]. [MdeA [OPS move] 28/4/2016]

1996.17.88

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Collection type
Object
Description
Incense box [1996.17.88 .1], square, brown and white marbled clay under transparent glaze. The glaze on the interior is milky white. There is a maker's mark stamped on the base. With lid [1996.17.88 .2]. [MdeA [OPS move] 28/4/2016]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector John Lowe
PRM source John Lowe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1975
Date collected
circa 1975
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/1996
Materials and processes
Material Porcelain Pottery, Process Handbuilt, Process Glazed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width 40 mm, Height 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1996.17.88

Search terms: Religion, Box, Pottery, Incense, Lid

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