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

About the Item

A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. The censer, koro, gracefully modeled as a phoenix in flight, and glazed in bold and bright green, yellow, aubergine and blue colors, in what is known as the Aote style. The phoenix portrayed with her wings dramatically outstretched, long, elegant neck stretched upwards, her head turned, beak slightly open, with an intense gaze. The long tail curled over itself in a graceful fashion, also serving as a handle. The phoenix's back, pierced with two openings, serves as the cover of the censer, and is surmounted by a yellow glazed cloud-form finial. The koro magnificently glazed in near majolica colors. The body and underside of the wings glazed a yellow, the wings, neck and head in aubergine, the tail, back, and front of the wings glazed green. Blue glaze outlines the wings and back, and is used for the comb and wattle. The bottom unglazed, with an impressed "Kutani" mark.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Style:

Showa (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Porcelain,Glazed

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

1930-1939

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1930s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks, or repairs noted.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894727727012

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