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Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Burner - 1940s Showa Era (25D-295-2)

SKU:
25D-295-2
$300.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 4 1/2" Diameter x 4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Burner (SKU 25D-295-2)

Showa-era style bronze koro with intricate sea-creature relief and rich red-brown patina

This is a small Japanese kōro (incense burner), cast in bronze with a deep, mottled reddish-brown patina. Resting on three scrolling feet, the rounded body is adorned in high relief with finely modeled crustaceans, their legs and antennae wrapping elegantly around the surface in classic Japanese naturalistic style.

The removable pierced lid, worked in an organic wave-like motif, allows incense smoke to drift gently through its openings, making it ideal for use in a tokonoma alcove, tea room, or contemplative interior. A maker’s mark is cast into the base, further enhancing its appeal for collectors of Showa-era Japanese bronze art and traditional incense utensils.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (20th century, vintage)
  • Material: Cast bronze with red-brown patina
  • Use: Incense burner (kōro) for loose incense or cones
  • Features: Tripod scrolling feet; high-relief crab and lobster decoration; organic openwork lid; signed base; warm, mottled vintage patina
  • Dimensions: 4 1/2" Diameter x 4"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear to patina

A characterful vintage Japanese incense burner that brings the quiet drama of the sea and the glow of aged bronze to any curated 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:
4 1/2" Diameter x 4"H