Incense Preparing Chopstick
CultureJapanese
DateEdo period (1615-1868)
MediumGilt bronze
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 inches (19.69 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object numberR69-1 C
On View
On viewGallery Location
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Gallery LabelIncense were used to dispel foul odors and also to show reverence in Buddhist ceremonies. The Japanese took the appreciation of incense new levels of sophistication, even inventing an incense-identifying game rather like our blindfold wine tasting.
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