Who created "Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird"?

Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird was created by Miyagawa Chōzō in first half of the 19th century.

When was "Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird" created?

This artwork was created first half of the 19th century.

Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird is Stoneware with polychrome enamels over a transparent glaze (Kyoto ware).

Yes, Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

first half of the 19th century

Medium

Stoneware with polychrome enamels over a transparent glaze (Kyoto ware)

Dimensions

H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 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, 2015

Accession Number

2015.500.9.28a, b