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1996.17.94.1

Incense box that is square in shape with sloping ends. Decorated with a brown and cream marbled glaze. The foot is unglazed with a makers mark stamped into the base. Please note that the lid for this box is 1996.17.94 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 01/03/2016]


1996.17.94.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Incense box that is square in shape with sloping ends. Decorated with a brown and cream marbled glaze. The foot is unglazed with a makers mark stamped into the base. Please note that the lid for this box is 1996.17.94 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 01/03/2016]
Geographical reference
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 Glazed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 36 mm total, Height: max 16 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Height: max 25 mm total, Length: max 45 mm total, Length: max 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1996.17.94.1

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