Daiju（大寿） - Incense burner - Porcelain

Nabeshima Iwa-Botan Incense Burner 鍋島 岩牡丹香炉（なべしま いわぼたんこうろ）｜Daiju 大寿（だいじゅ）

This refined Nabeshima porcelain incense burner represents the pinnacle of Japanese ceramic craftsmanship, a tradition originally reserved for presentation to the shogunate and feudal lords.
Nabeshima ware is renowned for its immaculate white porcelain body, highly controlled firing, and exquisitely precise overglaze enamels and underglaze blue decoration.
Any distortion, bleeding of pigment, or imbalance was unacceptable, resulting in an exceptionally high standard of perfection.

This piece features a deep, luminous porcelain body adorned with meticulously painted floral motifs in overglaze enamels.
The elegant three-footed form adds a graceful sculptural rhythm, enhancing both stability and visual harmony.
The composition reflects the quiet dignity, refinement, and technical mastery characteristic of high-quality Nabeshima ware.

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Artist Profile
Daiju is an artist affiliated with the historic Daishu Kiln, producing a wide range of finely crafted ceramic works rooted in traditional Japanese techniques.

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Accessories
Original tomobako (wooden storage box)

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Dimensions & Weight
Height 10.5 cm
Diameter 12 cm
Weight 334 g

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Technique & Condition
Porcelain with overglaze enamels
Excellent condition

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Shipping
Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan.
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