Made in two parts as a traditional Japanese house. We do not know of another example of this form, although there is a similar, larger ko-imari incense burner in the form of a house is in the Kurita Museum.

‘Selection of masterpieces of Ko-do world’, 1956, p. 6, no. 21

This example was exhibited in Japan and published in 1956 as part of an exhibition entitled ‘Selection of masterpieces of Ko-do world’.

Condition:
Rubbing to black enamel

Provenance:
Collection of Mr. Okabe, Japan

Literature:
Illustrated in “Selection of masterpieces of Ko-do world”, 1956, p. 6, no. 21

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