A Satsuma incense burner (koro)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The earthenware incense burner modeled to resemble two handscrolls back to back, the vessel supported on tripod feet and decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze with central reserves of hollyhock crests of the Tokugawa family against scrolling vines, the 'exterior' of the scrolls painted with lozenge designs; fitted with a silver cover pierced with chrysanthemums and decorated with a hollyhock crest in repousse
5 1/4in (13.3cm) high
The earthenware incense burner modeled to resemble two handscrolls back to back, the vessel supported on tripod feet and decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze with central reserves of hollyhock crests of the Tokugawa family against scrolling vines, the 'exterior' of the scrolls painted with lozenge designs; fitted with a silver cover pierced with chrysanthemums and decorated with a hollyhock crest in repousse
5 1/4in (13.3cm) high
Sold for
US$ 1,250
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art
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