Caption

Incense burner koro with cover, Kinkozan Sobei VII 1867–1927, Kinkozan workshop co-creator. Meiji period 19th/20th century, Kyoto, Awata, Japan. Ceramics Kyoto satsuma, vessel on three legs with two handles; wisteria, chrysanthemums, and other flowers decoration; okimono-style censers. Signed. Height 7.8 cm; diameter 9.5 cm., An ornate rounded container with a domed lid sits on three short tripod legs, all parts showing a metallic gold finish on the lid knob, rim, spout, and legs; the body of the container is a creamy off-white decorated with cascading floral patterns in shades of purple, blue, green, and lilac, with delicate green leaves and fine dotted texture across the surface, set against a neutral gray background and reflected faintly below.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_001

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Rights managed

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55.2Mb (1.4Mb) / 15.0in x 14.3in / 4508 x 4280 (300dpi)

Keywords

Incense burner koro cover Kinkozan Sobei VII 1867–1927 Kinkozan workshop co-creator Meiji period 19th 20th century Kyoto Awata Japan Ceramics Kyoto satsuma vessel three legs two handles wisteria chrysanthemums flowers decoration okimono-style censers Signed Height 7.8 cm diameter 9.5 cm ornate rounded container domed lid sits three short tripod legs parts showing metallic gold finish lid knob rim spout legs body creamy off-white decorated cascading floral patterns shades purple blue green lilac delicate green leaves fine dotted texture across surface set neutral gray background reflected faintly .