Small covered box in the shape of a clam shell, for keeping incense. Cream-colored, fine stoneware with translucent brown glaze, partially covered with opaque beige-colored glaze with blue and purple streaks. Bottom left unglazed.
Takatori style. Japan, first half 20th century.
H ca. 1.25 x L 2.5 inches
Excellent condition
Paper collection label with no. 106. From a private FL collection of incense boxes, water droppers and other antiques
