Japanese 19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma Stoneware Incense Burner (Koro) With Small Wooden Support Table

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Japanese 19th century Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma stoneware incense burner (Koro) with small wooden support table

By: unknown
Material: ceramic, stoneware, … more Japanese 19th century Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma stoneware incense burner (Koro) with small wooden support table

By: unknown
Material: ceramic, stoneware, wood, enamel, paint
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-painted, painted, varnished, enameled, pressed, molded
Dimensions: 7 in x 11.5 in
Date: 19th century
Style: Edo, Meiji
Place of origin: Japan

An elegant circular ceramic incense burner (or Koro) with a bulbous body that tapers towards a modest base and a removable domed lid. The cream-colored body is decorated with gilded accents and painted scenes of figures set against natural backdrops. It is perforated to allow smoke to flow. The underside bears identifying seals.

Accompanying is a dark, lacquered wood table with abstract geometric patterns and plant motifs carved into its four curved, volute-shaped legs and circular base. The table has been artfully constructed and varnished to showcase the flowing designs.

Japanese Satsuma ceramics hold historical and cultural importance, symbolizing the artistic achievements of the Edo period. These pieces exemplify craftsmanship and intricate design, serving as enduring reflections of Japan's rich artistic heritage. less