Incense case in the shape of an elephant
Acrylic
WallArt
Raku ware
1600
5.0 x 6.0 cm
Tachibana Museum
This incense case is made of red clay and covered with glaze. The lid is shaped like an elephant’s head with its trunk lifted high, while the matching container is shaped like an elephant
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About this artwork
- Title: Incense case in the shape of an elephant
- Artist: donyu, the 3rd head of the raku family
- Year: 1600
- Original dimensions: 5.0 x 6.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Tachibana Museum
- Movement: Raku ware
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Purpose: Statement