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Arita porcelain koro incense burner, flying cranes, blue and gold, Japan

$ 158.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Type: Incense burner
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • Age: Post-1940
  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
  • Color: Blue

    Description

    Small hexagonal censer on three triangular feet, decorated all around with three cranes flying in golden clouds above a blue meandering river. The domed cover is in ajour, in the shape of a stylized plum blossom.
    Beautiful smooth porcelain with two-tone underglaze blue decoration (river) and silver (cranes), gold and enamels applied in a second firing at a much lower temperature or in a cold application technique.
    Signed on bottom in gold over red: …aki. Reminiscent of some of the works of Fujii Shumei
    Imari ware. Japan, Showa era, 1970s
    H 3 x W 3.25 in.
    Censer was used and has usage related dirt on the surface; silver of cranes tarnished (easily cleans up); all in all excellent condition