Incense burner - Cast copper - Kōro (Incense Burner)
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Japanese cast copper kōro incense burner, dating from 2000–2010, in good condition with a shishi finial, kikkō openwork lid, and peony and karakusa decoration, accompanied by its original tomobako box bearing handwriting and a red seal.
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As beautiful japanese Kōro (Incense Burner) with
Signed on the wooden storage box (tomobako)
An impressive Japanese bronze incense burner (kōro), raised on three legs and surmounted by a finely modeled shishi (mythical lion-dog) finial, symbolizing protection and auspicious power. The domed lid is pierced with a kikkō (hexagonal tortoiseshell) openwork pattern, allowing incense smoke to rise gracefully.
The rounded body is richly decorated in high relief with peony (botan) blossoms and scrolling karakusa foliage, motifs traditionally associated with wealth, honor, and prosperity. The contrasting textures—polished highlights against a deep, warm patina—demonstrate skilled metalwork and careful finishing.
The kōro is accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tomobako) bearing handwritten Japanese calligraphy and a red artist’s seal, attesting to the work’s authenticity and workshop origin. Such original boxes significantly enhance collectability.
This elegant incense burner is suitable for tea ceremony display (chadō), Buddhist altar use, or as a refined decorative object in a Japanese art collection.
Size 18.4×11.6×11.6 catawiki
■lot will be carefully packed and shipped within 1 or at most 3 business days
and fast delivering and we shipping by Japan post or FedEx ,
Important please notice - duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping price.
these charges are the buyer's responsibility.
I appreciate kind your understandings.
please check pictures for global condition.
As beautiful japanese Kōro (Incense Burner) with
Signed on the wooden storage box (tomobako)
An impressive Japanese bronze incense burner (kōro), raised on three legs and surmounted by a finely modeled shishi (mythical lion-dog) finial, symbolizing protection and auspicious power. The domed lid is pierced with a kikkō (hexagonal tortoiseshell) openwork pattern, allowing incense smoke to rise gracefully.
The rounded body is richly decorated in high relief with peony (botan) blossoms and scrolling karakusa foliage, motifs traditionally associated with wealth, honor, and prosperity. The contrasting textures—polished highlights against a deep, warm patina—demonstrate skilled metalwork and careful finishing.
The kōro is accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tomobako) bearing handwritten Japanese calligraphy and a red artist’s seal, attesting to the work’s authenticity and workshop origin. Such original boxes significantly enhance collectability.
This elegant incense burner is suitable for tea ceremony display (chadō), Buddhist altar use, or as a refined decorative object in a Japanese art collection.
Size 18.4×11.6×11.6 catawiki
■lot will be carefully packed and shipped within 1 or at most 3 business days
and fast delivering and we shipping by Japan post or FedEx ,
Important please notice - duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping price.
these charges are the buyer's responsibility.
I appreciate kind your understandings.
please check pictures for global condition.
Details
Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Kōro (Incense Burner)
Material
Cast copper
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
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Depth
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Estimated period
2000-2010
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