Spherical incense container (kogo) with maki-e decoration of chrysanthemum flowers outside and decoration of chrysanthemum leaves on the interior

Second half of 19th century

Medium/TechniqueWood; lacquer and maki-e decoration, gold foil, and mother of pearl

DimensionsHeight x diameter: 6.7 x 8.4 cm (2 5/8 x 3 5/16 in.)

Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection

Accession number11.5892a-b

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ClassificationsLacquer works

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Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.

second half of 19th century

17th century

early 20th century

19th century

18th century

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early 18th century

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mid 17th–18th century

mid-late 18th century