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Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan

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An elegant and refined Japanese lacquer koro, incense burner, in the form of a chaire, tea caddy, Edo Perio, mid 19th century, Japan. The barrel shaped koro formed as a traditional chaire, vessel for holding tea. The exterior of the koro decorated in maki-e lacquer with three bands of geometric brocade designs. The wide, slightly recessed mouth with a fitted lacquer lid of concave design with a further brocade pattern, and topped with a small knob handle. The interior with a copper lining. The undersides of both the lid and koro decorated in dense and bright nashiji. The top band of decoration features the hishi diamond pattern with hanabishi blossoms to the center, symbolizing growth and prosperity. The central band with a sayagata pattern, symbolizing longevity and prosperity. The lower band of overlapping circles in the shippo pattern with hanabishi blossoms to the center, symbolizing harmony and fulfillment. The lid with a similar shippo hanabishi pattern.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Diameter: 2.44 in (6.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Erica 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. WIth two vertical cracks running down opposite sides. The mouth rim showing heavy wear to the gilding. The foot rim with heavy wear. The interior showing signs of heavy use.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894734918682
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