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Tomioka Haruko (1847-1940) - Incense container browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Stoneware: Pre 1920: item # 1051086
zen-zen0 76-16 Tenno-cho, Okazaki, Sakkyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8335 075-771-9190 $975 |
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| A hand potted 'kogo' or incense container by Tomioka Haruko (1847-1940). Haruko was the wife of Tomioka Tessai. Haruko was a talented artist and poet in her own right. She produced many pieces of art in various media during her long life of 93 years. The box is signed by Tomioka Haruko herself, stating that she made the piece at age 81, and is dated December, Taisho 12 (1923). The poem reads; ''The fragrance of plum blossoms fills the air; The moon shines brightly, Casting a cold shadow everywhere''. The bottom of the kogo is also signed, ''Made by Tomioka Haruko, age 81''. Translations and commentary provided by John Stevens, Professor and Director, Zen Art Society. The piece stands 3.5 cm high and measures 6 cm in diameter. It is in perfect condition. | ||||||||
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