What are incense burners called?

Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.

What is a Chinese incense burner?

A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.

How do flowing incense burners work?

Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.

How do I use an antique incense burner?

All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.

Kutani Incense Burner

Japanese Kutani Early 20th Century

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Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan

$1,350

H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 5 in

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

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi

$2,400

H 6.88 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi

By Taniguchi Komin

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an Antique japanese Kutani porcelain tripod incense burner by Taniguchi

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Porcelain Incense Burner Jar by Master Artist, 2

$1,150Sale Price|23% Off

H 4.5 in Dm 4 in

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Porcelain Incense Burner Jar by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Kutani decorative porcelain incense burner/jar, intricately hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jars

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Gold

Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan

$1,500

H 7 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

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

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Vintage 1910s Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2

$1,500

H 4.5 in Dm 4 in

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Vessel by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinnary contemporary Japanese collectible Kutani porcelain incense burner, vessel

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jars

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Gold

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Rare Japanese Hexagonal Kutani Pottery Incense Burner Meiji Period

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H 13 in Dm 9.06 in

Rare Japanese Hexagonal Kutani Pottery Incense Burner Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A large, rare and colourful Japanese hexagonal Aode style Kutani pottery incense burner with tripod

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Pottery

20th Showa Period Japanese Porcelain Kutani Kinzan Koro Japan Porcelain

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H 5.91 in Dm 7.29 in

20th Showa Period Japanese Porcelain Kutani Kinzan Koro Japan Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Koro ?? (incense burner) - Kutani - Ceramic - With mark 'Kutani Kinzan' ???? - Beautiful hexagonal

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Japanese Porcelain Floral Painted Incense Burner and Cover

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H 3.94 in W 3.75 in D 3.35 in

Kutani Japanese Porcelain Floral Painted Incense Burner and Cover

By Kutani Studio

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A finely decorated Japanese floral painted porcelain incense burner and cover originating from

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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Eggplant Incense Burner, Showa Era, Early/Mid 20th Century

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H 4.75 in Dm 4 in

Japanese Kutani Eggplant Incense Burner, Showa Era, Early/Mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani glazed tripod incense burner, koro, in the form of three

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Incense Burner

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H 4.5 in Dm 4 in

Japanese Blue Pure Gold Porcelain Incense Burner

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, intricately hand painted with pure gold on

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Jars

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Gold

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Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century

$1,800

H 6.5 in W 13.75 in D 5 in

Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century, Japan. The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent phea...

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Finding the Right Ceramics for You

With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.

Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.

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