Caption

Censer kôro, figurative scenes, Japanese art, gourds, Japanese, Meiji 1868–1912, bronzes. Decorated with figurines of Japanese people busy scrubbing its surface. Incense burner in the shape of a leather cistern, 2nd half of the 19th century, Japan; vessel, censer; height 16.3 cm, width 26.5 cm., A dark brown carved object with a glossy surface sits on a pale surface against a gray background. The main form has a rounded, bulbous body with several pointed protrusions and a handle-like arch on one side. A group of small sculpted figures in similar dark brown material are arranged around the base: one figure stands on a small rectangular block, another stands with arms raised in front of the main body, and a third stands on a circular stepped platform holding a pail. The sculpture shows varied textures with smooth rounded areas, carved details on the figures' clothing and faces, and some lighter brown highlights where the surface appears worn. The overall colors visible are dark brown, lighter brown accents, pale off-white of the surface below, and gradients of gray in the background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A25_394

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.9Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer kôro figurative scenes Japanese art gourds Japanese Meiji 1868–1912 bronzes Decorated figurines Japanese people busy scrubbing surface Incense burner shape leather cistern 2nd half 19th century Japan vessel censer height 16.3 cm width 26.5 cm dark brown carved object glossy sits pale surface gray background main form rounded bulbous body several pointed protrusions handle- arch side group small sculpted figures dark brown material arranged base figure stands small rectangular block another stands arms raised front main body third stands circular stepped platform holding pail sculpture varied textures smooth areas carved details clothing faces lighter brown highlights worn colors visible lighter brown accents pale off-white gradients gray background.