Meiji Satsuma Gosu-Blue Koro with Metal Cover by Kizan, 1880s

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Description

This small Japanese Satsuma incense burner (koro) adds a rich decorative accent to an interior scheme. Signed Kizan beneath the … Read more This small Japanese Satsuma incense burner (koro) adds a rich decorative accent to an interior scheme. Signed Kizan beneath the Shimazu crest, it is decorated in the collectible gosu-blue palette with swirling cobalt waves, turquoise tones and raised gold chrysanthemum motifs. The domed metal lid, pierced with radiating ribs around a chrysanthemum boss, completes the sculptural silhouette.

Compact yet full of presence, the koro sits comfortably on a console, sideboard or display shelf, especially with its original wooden stand. The colour harmony and textured gilding create a refined late-Meiji aesthetic that blends easily with modern interiors.

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Measurements
• Height (vessel): 10.5 cm (4.1″)
• Width: 11.5 cm (4.5″)
• Diameter: 9.2 cm (3.6″)
• Weight: 206 g

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Condition
Very good antique condition. No restoration or structural issues; gilding lightly rubbed on high points. One inner rib on the lid is missing but visually discreet. Overall clean, bright and ready for display. See less