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What is a censer used for?
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A censer is a vessel used for burning incense. Censers are usually filled with sand or ash to support sticks of incense, or a piece of fragrant wood can be burned on top. They sometimes have covers to disperse the smoke.
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Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Tripod Censer, Koro, Meiji period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and finely decorated Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner (koro), signed Kyozan, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.
Category
Vintage 1910s Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shishi Lion Censer, Taisho/Showa, c 1930, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful vintage Japanese celadon glazed incense burner, koro, in teh form of a standing foo lion, shishi, or foo dog, Taisho to Showa Era, circa 1930, Japan.
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
The censer, called a koro in Japan, of generous barrel form, and set on a recessed foot raised on three short feet and surmounted by a pierced repousse sliver cover.
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The koro, or censer, features a stoneware body of slightly compressed globular form, supported on three short and squat legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Silver, Metal
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Pair Chinese Burl Hardwood Sculptures of Boys on Buffalo, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese carved hardwood burl figures of boys riding on buffalo, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The pair of charming sculpture are each carved from a sing...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Burl
Pair Empire Style Malachite Obelisks with Ormolu Mounts, 20th Century
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A classic and elegant pair of Empire Style malachite and malachite veneer obelisks with ormolu mounts, 20th century, France.
The tall obelisks of typical form, with a gently tapered...
Category
20th Century French Empire Revival Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Vintage Nepalese Tripod Incense Burner with Makara Design, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage Nepalese parcel gilt copper repoussé "Makara" tripod incense burner, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, Nepal.
The fantastic and dramatic large tripod ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.
The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Tokuda Yasokichi I Kutani "Poppies" Vase, Meiji or Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese Kutani ware "Poppies" bottle vase by Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873 - 1956), Meiji to Taisho Period, circa 1915, Japan.
The attractive vase is decorated with a bold d...
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase with a trailing wisteria design, signed Gyokuzan (Chin Jukan XII, b. 1835 - d. 1906), Meiji Period, late 19th century (between 1874 and 1897)...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with butterflies, signed Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The small vase is delicately and meticulously painted with desig...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
