Who created "Covered incense box"?

Covered incense box was created by Raku Donyu in ca. 1650.

When was "Covered incense box" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1650.

Is "Covered incense box" in the public domain?

Yes, Covered incense box is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Covered incense box

Q: What medium is "Covered incense box"?

Covered incense box is Pottery incised in scroll pattern, in imitation of Chinese carved lacquer; brownish white glaze (Raku ware).

Raku Donyu

ca. 1650

Medium

Pottery incised in scroll pattern, in imitation of Chinese carved lacquer; brownish white glaze (Raku ware)

Dimensions

H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. sq. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1925

Accession Number

25.60.18a, b

Art Historical Context

This exquisite covered incense box, crafted by the renowned Raku potter Donyu around 1650, exemplifies the artistry of Japan's Edo period (16151868). Raku Donyu, a master of the Raku lineage, specialized in hand-formed ceramics prized for their organic shapes and subtle glazes. Measuring just 1 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches square, this petite kogo (incense container) was likely used in the Japanese tea ceremony or incense appreciation games, where aromatic scents enhanced sensory rituals. The box's brownish white glaze over incised scroll patterns masterfully imitates the intricate carved...

Covered incense box

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