Vintage Japanese Kutani Ware Porcelain Incense Burner - 1970s Showa Era (25D-009)

Vintage Japanese Incense Burner (SKU 25D-009)

Tripod porcelain koro with guardian fox finial and hand-painted landscape scenes

This vintage Japanese koro (incense burner) stands on three elegant legs and is richly decorated in overglaze enamels. The rounded body is framed by bold, scrolling cartouches and features detailed landscape panels with mountains, pines, and traditional architecture, evoking classic Nihonga-style scenery. Deep teal, aubergine, and iron-red tones contrast beautifully against the warm ivory ground, giving the piece strong visual presence on an altar, tokonoma, or display shelf.

The pierced lid is topped with a charming fox-like guardian figure, while the twin side handles curl upward in stylized animal forms, adding sculptural interest. Inside sits a removable inner cup with cut-out vents, designed to hold charcoal or cone incense and diffuse fragrance gently through the openwork dome. Both decorative and functional, this Showa-era incense burner brings a refined touch of Japanese craftsmanship to any collection of Asian antiques or tea-ceremony wares.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, vintage 1970s (approx.)
• Material: Glazed porcelain with overglaze enamels
• Use: Incense burner (koro) for cone or charcoal-based incense; decorative display
• Features: Tripod form; removable pierced inner cup; sculpted fox guardian finial; stylized animal handles; hand-painted landscape and floral motifs; vibrant multi-color enamel decoration
• Dimensions: 5 1/2" Diameter x 6 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear

A characterful vintage koro that adds depth, color, and a gentle sense of ritual to any Japanese-inspired interior.

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 and antique 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.