Incense Burner (kōro) with Design of Grasses, Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies

Q: When was "Incense Burner (kōro) with Design of Grasses, Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Q: Is "Incense Burner (kōro) with Design of Grasses, Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies" in the public domain?

Yes, Incense Burner (kōro) with Design of Grasses, Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Hon'ami Kōetsu

17th century

Medium

Clay; yellow glaze; decoration of flowers, grasses and butterflies; perforated iron cover (Kyoto ware)

Dimensions

H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. sq. 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

Accession Number

36.120.643a, b

About the Artist

Hon'ami Kōetsu · 1558–1638

Famed as a calligrapher, artist, and sword connoisseur.

Incense Burner (kōro) with Design of Grasses, Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies

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