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

Japanese
Meiji era
Second half of 19th century

Medium/Technique Wood; lacquer and maki-e decoration, gold foil, and mother of pearl
Dimensions Height x diameter: 6.7 x 8.4 cm (2 5/8 x 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Charles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession Number11.5892a-b
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsLacquer works

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