Incense Burner in the Shape of a Hanging Lantern (one of a pair)

Date18th century

MediumWhite porcelain with molded designs (Hirado ware)

DimensionsH. incl. finial 12 in. (30.5 cm); H. without lid 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationCeramics

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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