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Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan
About the Item
A wonderful Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.
The censer boldly modeled as the legendary Takarabune, or Treasure Ship, a mythical ship said to carry the shichifukujin, the Seven Lucky Gods, around the heavens during the first days of the New Year, visiting lucky humans to bring blessings and prosperity.
The black bodied, single mast ship sails on the water, its sail full of wind and decorated with the character "takara", meaning treasure. The pierced top of the ship serving as the cover for the censer. It is loaded with magical items and treasure, most prominently, a large coral branch, and also including the magical hammer of Daikokuten, called uchide no kozuchi, the hat of invisibility, called kakuregasa, the scrolls of wisdom and life belonging to Jurojin, large coins, and other treasures.
The back of the sail also ingeniously pierced. When in use, the escaping wisps of smoke giving the impression of the Treasure boat passing through clouds or mist.
The ship of fine porcelain, and glazed in wonderful enamels of black, green, red, blue, and yellow, with gilt highlights throughout.
The underside stamped with a four character mark partially reading "Kutani". The name of the artist or studio partially obscured.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1912-1926
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition. WIth some adhesive residue to the interior. No chips, cracks or repairs noted.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894727714352
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