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Kutani Porcelain Hotei Koro and Cover, Meiji Period.
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Kutani Porcelain Hotei Koro and Cover, Meiji Period.

19th century
Sold 19 April 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Kutani porcelain koro and cover, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period. Modelled as Hotei, seated with a broad grin and baring his corpulent belly. His robes finely painted with roundels of gilt cranes, and other textile motif.

The head and shoulders form the cover, with his mouth pierced to allow the emission of aroma.

Signed in red script, Kairyosha sei, Kanshido ga.

Width – 16.5 cm, 6 1/2”.

Height – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Kutani Porcelain Hotei Koro to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113994
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Kutani porcelain koro and cover, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period. Modelled as Hotei, seated with a broad grin and baring his corpulent belly. His robes finely painted with roundels of gilt cranes, and other textile motif.
fig 1. A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover.
fig 1. Kutani Porcelain Hotei Koro and Cover, Meiji Period.

The head and shoulders form the cover, with his mouth pierced to allow the emission of aroma.

Signed in red script, Kairyosha sei, Kanshido ga.

Width – 16.5 cm, 6 1/2”.

Height – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Kutani Porcelain Hotei Koro to the 19th Century.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113994
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Kutani Porcelain Hotei Koro and Cover, Meiji Period.

Archive II A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View II
Archive III A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View III
Archive IV A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View IV
Archive V A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View V
Archive VI A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View VI
Archive VII A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View VII
Archive VIII A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View VIII
Archive IX A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View IX
Archive X A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View X
Archive XI A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View XI
Archive XII A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View XII
Archive XIII A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover. View XIII
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A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover.
Kutani porcelain Hotei koro and cover, Meiji Period.
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A painted Kutani porcelain incense burner shaped as Hotei reclining in red, black, and gold robes with a removable cover.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectIncense Burners & Censers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period Japanese
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHotei laughing Buddha figure, Kinrande gilt patterning, Robed figure with children, Removable cover
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaning agents or submerging in water to protect fragile overglaze enamels and delicate gold leaf embellishments.

Antique ceramics add texture and cultural heritage when displayed as standalone sculptural objects on open shelving, mantelpieces, or minimalist console tables where their intricate details can be appreciated.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-painted underglaze or overglaze maker marks, fine crazing in the glaze indicative of age, dense porcelain weight, and meticulous hand-applied gilding characteristic of 19th-century Japanese craftsmanship.

Kutani pieces are crafted from high-fired white porcelain clay, traditionally hand-painted using overglaze enamel pigments, particularly iron red and gold leaf highlights known as kinrande style.

Kutani porcelain originates from the Kaga province in Japan, with production dating back to the 17th century and experiencing a major revival during the Meiji period, known for its vibrant colour palettes and intricate gilt detailing.
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