Nakamura Seiroku - 香爐 - 陶瓷

Koro 香炉（こうろ）｜Nakamura Seiroku 中村清六（なかむらせいろく）

This white porcelain incense burner was crafted by Nakamura Seiroku, a master potter often referred to as the "god of the potter's wheel."

It features a three-legged form (sansoku-koro) shaped on the potter's wheel, characterized by precise curves and a balanced structure. The white porcelain surface displays pure white tones and subtle texture variations under light, including a matte finish (tsuyakeshi).

Recognized as fine tableware and tea utensils, his incense burners represent his core technique in wheel-formed white porcelain.

Artist Profile:
1916: Born in Nagasaki Prefecture.
1951: Received the Saga Governor's Award at the Saga Prefecture Pottery Molding Skill Competition.
1966: Built Korian Seiroku Kiln in Saga Prefecture and became independent.
1979: Certified as a 1st Traditional Craftsman of Imari and Arita ware by the Traditional Crafts Association.
1990: Designated as a Holder of Saga Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property (White Porcelain).
1991: Gave a pottery wheel demonstration in Paris, France. Gave a pottery wheel demonstration in London and Sunderland, UK.
2011: Passed away.

Accessories:
Tomobako, original cloth, leaflet.

Dimensions & Weight:
Height 13.5 cm, Width 14.0 cm, Depth 14.0 cm. Weight 448 g.

Technique & Condition:
Ceramic (White porcelain). Excellent condition. Signed on the bottom.

Shipping:
We will ship by EMS or DHL.
Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Due to carrier requirements, larger packaging may be used when necessary.

Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.

For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required.
For bidders in Portugal: NIF required.
For bidders in Spain: NIF required.