Antique Japanese Koto yaki Porcelain Elephant Incense Burner Koro 湖東 Mark Japan
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Type: Incense Burner (Koro)
Material: Porcelain
Age: 1842 - 1895; Edo Period (1603-1868) or Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Origin/Maker: Koto ware or Kotoyaki 湖東焼, a phantom ware from Hikone near Lake Biwa, which shares characteristics with Kutani, Kyoyaki, Seto, and Ninsei styles. Impressed turtle Koto 湖東 mark on base.
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Size: 4.875" (12.5 cm)
Weight: 14.815 oz (420 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Hyogo, Japan
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Rare underglaze blue and white Koto ware porcelain incense burner (koro) in shape of elephant and rider (Hotei, one of the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods, sometimes called Budai or "the Fat Buddha")
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Antique Japanese Koto yaki Porcelain Elephant Incense Burner Koro 湖東 Mark Japan
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See also:
Type: Incense Burner (Koro)
Material: Porcelain
Age: 1842 - 1895; Edo Period (1603-1868) or Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Origin/Maker: Koto ware or Kotoyaki 湖東焼, a phantom ware from Hikone near Lake Biwa, which shares characteristics with Kutani, Kyoyaki, Seto, and Ninsei styles. Impressed turtle Koto 湖東 mark on base.
www.e-yakimono.net/html/koto-yaki.html?fbclid=IwAR3esjnzJy8E-dnc2-twW068wGb4WKYkeuyxYLxfYFbNk9lRI7zRI3w1la0
Size: 4.875" (12.5 cm)
Weight: 14.815 oz (420 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Hyogo, Japan
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Rare underglaze blue and white Koto ware porcelain incense burner (koro) in shape of elephant and rider (Hotei, one of the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods, sometimes called Budai or "the Fat Buddha")
Location:
Antique Japanese Koto yaki Porcelain Elephant Incense Burner Koro 湖東 Mark Japan
