University of Michigan Museum of Art: Furo: brazier for heating water in tea kettle (in tea room); Artist Unknown, Japan

Accession Number: 1955/1.174
Title: Furo: brazier for heating water in tea kettle (in tea room)
Artist: Artist Unknown, Japan
Artist Nationality: Japanese
Medium and Support: bronze
Object Creation Date: 19th century
Object Creation Place: Asia (continent); Japan (nation)
Credit Line: Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
Period: Japan, Modern Period (1868-present)
Dimensions: 20.32 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm (8 in. x 11 in. x 11 in.)
Century: 19th century?
Primary Object Classification and Primary Object Type: Metalwork

brazier
Primary Keywords: japan; vessels
Secondary Keywords: asia; feet; locality; objects we use
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Furo: brazier for heating water in tea kettle (in tea room); Artist Unknown, Japan