Japanese Kutani-Type Incense Burner with Shishi Finial, 1900-1930

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Description

A decorative early 20th-century Japanese porcelain incense burner, probably Kutani, with a sculptural square body rising on four bracket feet. … Read more A decorative early 20th-century Japanese porcelain incense burner, probably Kutani, with a sculptural square body rising on four bracket feet. The entire surface is treated as a continuous narrative: scholar-sages, attendants, dragons and auspicious beasts move through clouds and pine trees. The lid is surmounted by a bold shishi finial glazed in a rich translucent green that brings sculptural depth to the piece.

The palette—iron-red ground with vivid greens, yellows and blues—reads strongly in contemporary interiors while retaining traditional Japanese character.

Measurements
Height: 16.5 cm (6.5″)
Width: 13 cm (5.1″)
Depth: 9.5 cm (3.7″)
Weight: 638 g

Condition
Very good condition with no chips, structural cracks or repairs. One foot shows a tiny kiln line from firing, invisible in display. Enamels remain crisp with minimal rubbing. See less