Incense burner - Patinated bronze
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Japan Meiji period koro incense burner with a heavy chrysanthemum bronze mount surrounding a stoneware core with a blue, ochre and earth-toned flammé glaze, ca. 1890–1905; the ceramic interior shows vertical cracks, while the bronze mounting and lid are in excellent condition with no missing parts.
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Japan – Rare Meiji Koro (incense burner) with heavy chrysanthemum-frame – Double marked – Bronze & Flammé ceramic – ca. 1890–1905
Description
A particularly refined and sculptural Japanese koro (lidded pot / incense burner) from the late Meiji period (ca. 1890–1905) [source: 1, 2, 8]. This object is a splendid example of the collaboration between Japanese master ceramists and specialized metalworkers (chōkin-shi) [source: 1, 11, 12].
The pot has a core of heavy stoneware, coated with a rich, marbled flammé dripping glaze in deep blue, ochre, and earthy tones [source: 1, 10, 12]. The ceramic core is set within a solid cast and deeply chiseled bronze ajour mount in the form of imperial chrysanthemums (kiku) [source: 1, 2]. The matching bronze lid features a finely worked flower bud plug/seed box and overlapping petals [source: 6, 8].
Double marked / Signatures
Bronze work: On the interior of the rim there is a minuscule impressed oval master mark (kokuin, ca. 2 mm) [source: 11].
Ceramic: On the underside, near the stands, there is an impressed potter’s seal (tōin), partly covered by the running glaze (visible under raking light) [source: 12, 13].
Condition & Damage Report
Ceramic: The ceramic interior/neck shows clear vertical hairlines and cracks (see detail photos) [source: 9, 10]. This type of damage is characteristic of historically used incense burners and results from thermal expansion of smoldering coals/ash in combination with the surrounding metal [source: 9, 10].
Bronze work: The bronze mount and lid are in excellent condition with no missing parts or deformations [source: 1, 6]. The bronze cage construction encloses the pot securely, providing full structural stability [source: 1, 4]. Featuring a splendid, undisturbed dark brown patina with light authentic wear on the high relief edges [source: 1, 11].
Specifications
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912), ca. 1890–1905
Material: Bronze & glazed ceramic (stoneware) [source: 1, 9]
Height: ca. 9 cm
Diameter: ca. 12 cm (at the widest point)
Weight: Heavy, solid quality
Japan – Rare Meiji Koro (incense burner) with heavy chrysanthemum-frame – Double marked – Bronze & Flammé ceramic – ca. 1890–1905
Description
A particularly refined and sculptural Japanese koro (lidded pot / incense burner) from the late Meiji period (ca. 1890–1905) [source: 1, 2, 8]. This object is a splendid example of the collaboration between Japanese master ceramists and specialized metalworkers (chōkin-shi) [source: 1, 11, 12].
The pot has a core of heavy stoneware, coated with a rich, marbled flammé dripping glaze in deep blue, ochre, and earthy tones [source: 1, 10, 12]. The ceramic core is set within a solid cast and deeply chiseled bronze ajour mount in the form of imperial chrysanthemums (kiku) [source: 1, 2]. The matching bronze lid features a finely worked flower bud plug/seed box and overlapping petals [source: 6, 8].
Double marked / Signatures
Bronze work: On the interior of the rim there is a minuscule impressed oval master mark (kokuin, ca. 2 mm) [source: 11].
Ceramic: On the underside, near the stands, there is an impressed potter’s seal (tōin), partly covered by the running glaze (visible under raking light) [source: 12, 13].
Condition & Damage Report
Ceramic: The ceramic interior/neck shows clear vertical hairlines and cracks (see detail photos) [source: 9, 10]. This type of damage is characteristic of historically used incense burners and results from thermal expansion of smoldering coals/ash in combination with the surrounding metal [source: 9, 10].
Bronze work: The bronze mount and lid are in excellent condition with no missing parts or deformations [source: 1, 6]. The bronze cage construction encloses the pot securely, providing full structural stability [source: 1, 4]. Featuring a splendid, undisturbed dark brown patina with light authentic wear on the high relief edges [source: 1, 11].
Specifications
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912), ca. 1890–1905
Material: Bronze & glazed ceramic (stoneware) [source: 1, 9]
Height: ca. 9 cm
Diameter: ca. 12 cm (at the widest point)
Weight: Heavy, solid quality
Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Provenance
Private collection
Height
9 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1850-1900
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