Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Holder (SKU: 25D-017-3) -

Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Holder - 1980s Showa Era (25D-017-3)

SKU:
25D-017-3
$100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 3 1/4" Diameter x 2 3/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Holder (SKU 25D-017-3)

Glazed tripod koro with calligraphy and pierced lotus-lid design

This compact Japanese koro (incense burner) is finished in a beautiful flowing glaze that graduates from moss green to soft indigo, evoking distant mountain ridges in mist. The rounded body rests on three small feet and is accented with hand-brushed calligraphy, giving the piece the quiet presence of a scholar’s desk object.

The domed lid is pierced in a stylised lotus pattern to gently diffuse the fragrance of incense cones or a small bed of loose kōdō ash. Inside, the unglazed ceramic chamber and removable inner grate are practical for regular use, while the original wooden tomobako-style box makes this vintage Showa-era koro equally suited to display in a tokonoma, tearoom, or modern interior.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (vintage)
  • Material: Glazed ceramic with unglazed interior
  • Use: Koro incense holder for cones, small charcoal with ash, or display
  • Features: Tripod base; flowing green–blue yū (glaze); pierced lotus-style lid with removable inner grate; hand-painted Japanese calligraphy; comes with wooden storage box
  • Dimensions: 3 1/4" Diameter x 2 3/4"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A refined vintage koro that brings the calm ritual of Japanese incense to any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
3 1/4" Diameter x 2 3/4"H