Gourd-shaped Incense Box 18th century Japan The auspicious shape of a double gourd is well matched by the naturalistic decoration of a flowering gourd vine that curves over the top and sides. The design was first chiseled into the surface in fine cross-hatching. Then sheets of gold and silver in varying compositions were hammered into the etched area to create a flush surface reminiscent of gold-sprinkled lacquer.. Gourd-shaped Incense Box 52200
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