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Japanese Satsuma Koro Meiji Period Kinkozan
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Japanese Satsuma Koro Meiji Period Kinkozan

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Koro from the Kinzokan dynasty dating from around 1890.

The urn has a cushioned square form, typically decorated with maidens in panels on a blue ground highlighted in gilt. This bears the three-character mark for Kinkozan to the base and is finely detailed as is usual with these pieces.

Kinkozan was a celebrated dynasty of Japanese potters and a renowned company based in Kyoto active from 1645 until 1927.

They are considered one of the most important families in the history of Japanese ceramics.

Perfect condition with no damage or restoration.

The piece measures 10 cms square and is 9 cms high.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Satsuma Ware Incense Burner to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09541001
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Fine, dense glaze crackle across the painted panels: typical earthenware behaviour over time.
Delicate polychrome enamelling of domestic scenes: characteristic Kyoto Satsuma workshop output.
Gilded three-character mark on the base: records the Kinkozan workshop.
Slight softening and wear to the gilt high points: normal handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220143
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Description
This is a beautiful Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Koro from the Kinzokan dynasty dating from around 1890.
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The urn has a cushioned square form, typically decorated with maidens in panels on a blue ground highlighted in gilt.
Rams Head Antiques

This bears the three-character mark for Kinkozan to the base and is finely detailed as is usual with these pieces.

fig 1. A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels.
fig 1. Japanese Satsuma Koro Meiji Period Kinkozan

Kinkozan was a celebrated dynasty of Japanese potters and a renowned company based in Kyoto active from 1645 until 1927.

They are considered one of the most important families in the history of Japanese ceramics.

Perfect condition with no damage or restoration.

The piece measures 10 cms square and is 9 cms high.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Satsuma Ware Incense Burner to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09541001
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Fine, dense glaze crackle across the painted panels: typical earthenware behaviour over time.
Delicate polychrome enamelling of domestic scenes: characteristic Kyoto Satsuma workshop output.
Gilded three-character mark on the base: records the Kinkozan workshop.
Slight softening and wear to the gilt high points: normal handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220143
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Archive I A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels.

Japanese Satsuma Koro Meiji Period Kinkozan

Archive II A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View II
Archive III A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View III
Archive IV A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View IV
Archive V A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View V
Archive VI A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels. View VIII
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels.
Japanese Satsuma Koro Meiji Period Kinkozan
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware incense burner featuring a reticulated lid, cobalt blue glaze, burnished gilding, and painted panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectIncense Burner
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEarthenware, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue and Gold
  • MotifsReticulated lid, Cobalt blue ground, Hand-painted figures, Gilded foliage pattern
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Japanese Satsuma koro comes from the Meiji period and dates from around 1890, created by the Kinkozan dynasty. The earthenware incense burner exhibits a cushioned square form with a reticulated lid topped by a rounded gold-coloured finial, resting on small feet. The exterior displays a deep cobalt blue glaze contrasting with white panels featuring hand-painted figures, all enriched by elaborate gilded foliage patterns. The rich palette combines intense blue, white, and burnished gold leaf across the entire decorated surface. Measuring 9 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the urn sits suitably upon a sideboard top or display cabinet as a decorative accent. The item is suited for placement within an interior display arrangement where the intricate painted panels and detailed gilding remain visible to observers. The construction shows no structural alterations or visible damage, maintaining its original form as an antique ceramic piece from Kyoto.

FAQs

A koro is a Japanese vessel designed for burning incense, which gained significant international popularity during the Meiji period (18681912). Items crafted in this era often display detailed hand-painted enamels, gilding, and scenes depicting Japanese culture or landscapes.

Traditional Satsuma ware is crafted from fine earthenware coated in a distinct crackled ivory-toned glaze. Craftsmen applied polychrome enamels and burnished gold gilding over the glazed surface to form detailed decorative reserves.

Authentic pieces generally feature a subtle micro-crackle within the glaze, detailed hand painted enamelling, and natural surface wear to the gilded accents. Maker marks, such as the Shimazu family crest or signatures from workshops like Kinkozan, are frequently stamped or painted on the base.

Due to its compact dimensions and rich colour palette, a Satsuma koro functions well as an accent piece on a sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Pairing it with clean-lined contemporary decor allows its detailed ornamentation to serve as a focal point.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid flaking fragile gilding or surface enamel. Moisture should be avoided, as water can seep into the crackled porous earthenware body underneath the glaze.
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