Vintage Japanese Porcelain Koro Incense Burner, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0460

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Koro Incense Burner, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0460

A small blue-and-white porcelain koro with openwork sides, sized for quiet daily use and display.

This petite vintage Japanese porcelain koro has a simple cylindrical form with hand-pierced openwork around the upper body, allowing fragrance and smoke to pass through while giving the piece a light, airy presence. The glaze is a soft pale celadon-white with blue underglaze decoration: a loosely brushed band near the rim and a repeating tapered motif around the lower half. The top remains open, and the body is compact and upright, making it well suited for incense use or display as a small ceramic accent. The underside shows an unglazed foot ring and kiln grit consistent with practical vintage production.

At just over four inches tall, this vintage Japanese koro is an easy piece to place on a shelf, tea area, entry table, or meditation corner. Its openwork body and calm blue-and-white palette pair naturally with wabi-sabi and Japandi interiors. It may also be appreciated simply as a small decorative ceramic object by collectors of vintage Japanese pottery and porcelain.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and glazed surface; unglazed foot ring
• Use: Koro incense burner
• Modern Use: Small incense holder for a shelf, tea area, or meditation space; decorative blue-and-white ceramic accent
• Features: Cylindrical form; pierced oval openwork band; open top; blue brushed rim decoration; repeating blue tapered pattern around the lower body; unglazed foot; no maker's mark visible
• Dimensions: 2"Diameter x 4 1/4"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and firing irregularities visible

A quietly functional piece of vintage Japanese ceramic craft, with openwork detail and a soft blue-and-white presence that suits both use and display.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.