How do I use an antique incense burner?

Place granulated incense or aromatic wood inside the ceramic body upon a bed of ash, then set the pierced lid back in place to let the smoke drift through. Ensure the vessel sits on a heat-resistant surface to protect underlying furniture from conducted warmth during use.

What is the difference between Satsuma and Kutani?

Satsuma pieces utilise an earthenware body covered in a characteristic creamy crackle glaze that provides a textured canvas for detailed enamel painting. Kutani ware relies on a porcelain body decorated with bold, saturated enamel colours and intricate pictorial motifs.

How do I identify a Meiji period piece?

Meiji period ceramics typically display ambitious decorative schemes, combining rich gilding, complex enamels, and high-relief sculptural elements influenced by international exhibition tastes. Look for refined potting techniques and stylistic signatures that reflect the artistic openness of late nineteenth-century Japan.

Can I clean ceramic incense burners?

Remove accumulated soot and ash gently with a soft, dry brush to preserve delicate enamel and gold leaf decorations. Avoid submerging antique earthenware or gilded surfaces in water, as moisture can infiltrate porous bodies and crackle glazes.

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A Japanese ceramic incense burner brings centuries of craftsmanship into a room, offering sculptural form alongside traditional aromatic use.

19th century

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A Beautiful Satsuma Koro by Shizan.

From Donald Allison Antiques

£5,900

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Japanese Ceramic Incense Burner

A Beautiful Satsuma Koro by Shizan.

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