A Satsuma incense burner by Kenzan
A Satsuma koro (incense burner) and cover
By Kenzan, mid 19th century
The squat, bulbous body decorated in enamels and gilt with a flowering plum tree on one side and flowering sprays of kiku on the reverse, the neck with a band of shippo-tsunagi and the cover embellished with sprays of kiri, pierced with two apertures and surmounted with a finial in the form of two stylised birds, signed Kenzan; with wood storage box. 15.5cm (6 1/8in) high. (3).
Estimate:
£700 - 800
JPY 110,000 - 120,000
US$ 1,100 - 1,200

Footnotes

  • 薩摩 金彩色絵鳥鈕菊梅図香炉 顕山作 19世紀中期 

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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