Incense Burner ("Koro") in the Form of the Kirin

Description Provenance Credit

Description This Hirado ware incense burner ("koro") is in the form of the kirin, a mythical animal.

Provenance William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore, prior to 1896 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters, before 1896

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late 18th century (Edo)

porcelain with transparent glaze
(Ceramics)

49.1731

5 7/8 in. (15 cm)