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INCENSE BURNER (KORO)

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway


About this object

The oval koro is carved from pale olive jade. The body is carved all over with ribbing with a join between the ribbing of the bottom and sides. Three inverted leaves are carved to serve as feet. There are two handles, each designed as a spray of leaves with a flower from which hangs a ring. Everything is carved from a single piece of jade. The ovoid cover is carved with ribbing in successive bands topped by a button. The fitted wooden base is inset with silver wire.

Object name:
INCENSE BURNER (KORO)
Made from:
Jade -- wire
Made in:
China
Date made:
unknown
Size:
7 x 12.7 cm (2 3/4 x 5 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
62.34.1-2
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973