Incense burner in shape of a pistol
Unknown Artist
Medium
Earthenware with polychrome glaze (Ko-Kiyomizu ware)
Dimensions
L. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2019
Accession Number
2019.193.64a, b
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About this artwork
"Incense burner in shape of a pistol" from 0 represents an important work in ceramics. Created in earthenware with polychrome glaze (ko-kiyomizu ware), this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held in a major museum collection, this work serves as documentation of artisti...