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Physical Object / Incense container in mulberry wood

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Title
Incense container in mulberry wood
Creator
Unknown
Contributing Institution
California State University, Sacramento Library
Collection
Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
Rights Information
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Description
Incense container for the furo season. In the warmer months of the years (traditionally May through October in Japan) the lighter scent of fragrant wood incense, such as sandalwood chips, is thought to be most refreshing. During these months, kogo made from plain wood, lacquered wood, glass or shell are especially preferred.
Type
physical object
Format
3/4"h x 2 3/4" dia
Wood
Identifier
2005.05.0123
52
Mizuya
649.cpd
http://csus.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/teaware/id/648
Subject
Kogo
Japanese tea ceremony
Incense burners and containers
Relation
Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection

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