Kashun (香春) - Ei (衛) - Censer - Stoneware - Dragon Tripod Koro (蟠龍)

Title: Kashun Kiln - Dragon Tripod Koro (蟠龍香爐)
Technique: Hand-thrown and hand-modelled pottery
Kiln: Kashun (香春)
Artist: Ei (衛)
Marks: Two impressed seals on base
Dimensions: H approx. 20 × W 20 × D 13 cm (7.9 × 7.9 × 5.1 in)
Weight: 1608 g (3.54 lbs)
Tomobako (共箱) size: H 23 × W 23 × D 23 cm (9.1 × 9.1 × 9.1 in)
Material: Stoneware body, crystalline flambé glaze
Period: Late Shōwa to early Heisei era, c.1970–1980
Included: Paulownia tomobako, fukusa

This coiled‑dragon tripod koro incense burner was handcrafted at Kashun Kiln, a fine hand‑modelled ceramic piece for Japanese kōdō (香道).

Kashun Kiln is celebrated for sculptural works and vibrant flambé glazes. This burner is entirely hand modelled. A coiled dragon wraps around the vessel, with individually carved scales and spines creating rich, vivid texture. The lid is crowned with a dragon‑head finial and pierced with cloud‑shaped cut‑outs to release incense smoke. It stands on three sturdy feet with a steady, imposing presence.

It is covered in a mottled crystalline flambé glaze, with flowing blends of turquoise‑blue, warm brown and deep black, dotted all over with fine crystalline specks. No two areas of glaze are identical, lending the piece a rustic, spontaneous charm. The dragon is a traditional auspicious symbol. It is suitable for kōdō use, and also works beautifully as a sculptural display piece for the tea room or interior, holding both practical and collectible value.

Two impressed seals appear on the base: the elongated oval seal “Kashun (香春)” serves as the kiln mark, while the square seal “Ei (衛)” is the artist’s private mark. It comes with its paulownia tomobako and yellow fukusa (袱布).

The body has no repairs. Several dragon spines show old breaks, and there is one stable firing crack on the foot formed during firing. The glaze and modelled details carry a natural aged patina. Overall condition is good for its period.
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