Incense case after Lord Fumai
This was one of the favorite incense cases of Matsudaira Fumai, the seventh feudal lord of the Matsue Domain, which he commissioned from Kojima Shikkosai. The original was created by Chôjirô I, the creator of raku-yaki (raku ware), and is listed in the chûkô-meibutsu (rediscovered objects of fame) category for famous utensils in the Un
kojima shikkosai (1764 – 1832)
Explore the lacquer artistry of Kojima Shikkosai, a 18th-century Japanese master known for intricate designs & 'Incense Case after Lord Fumai'. Discover his legacy!
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About this artwork
- Title: Incense case after Lord Fumai
- Artist: kojima shikkosai
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Shimane Art Museum
- Movement: Traditional Japanese Art
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: chrysanthemum design , 18th century japan , japanese lacquerware
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Topics: incense case , gold leaf , traditional design

