Incense Burner

Region Satsuma (Japanese, founded 1598)

Mediumporcelain; enamel

Dimensions5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches (14 x 8.9 x 9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981

Object number41.33.13.A

ClassificationsHousehold Accessories

DescriptionRound shaped; three feet; crackled white ground; gold painted dragon wrapped around body; heavy gold enamel decoration; fifty-seven male and female figures around body of burner; six female figures on base; gold rim; gold, red, and blue design on base with gold enamel trim.

ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936][1]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 42 entry 6.

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