Vintage Japanese Tea Cup (SKU: 25D-295-3) -

Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Burner - 1970s Showa Era (25D-295-3)

SKU:
25D-295-3
$280.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 5"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Koro Incense Burner (SKU 25D-295-3)

Finely cast bronze incense cup in the form of a woven basket with gourd vines and songbird handle

Despite its title, this charming piece is in fact a small Japanese bronze incense cup rather than a tea vessel, exquisitely modeled as a kago-style woven basket resting on three gourd-shaped feet. Delicate vine tendrils and heart-shaped leaves (hyōtan) climb around the body, while the removable lid is pierced to release fragrant smoke and adorned with flowers and foliage in high relief, capturing the spirit of nature revered in Japanese design.

A circular handle, sculpted to resemble a slender bamboo hoop, is crowned with a tiny songbird perched serenely at the top, adding a playful yet tranquil accent. The rich, dark patina and crisp detailing speak to quality Showa-era craftsmanship, making this a delightful okimono-style accent for a tokonoma, tea corner, or as part of a tetsubin and incense display.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (20th century)
  • Material: Cast bronze with dark patina
  • Use: Incense cup / koro-style burner or decorative okimono
  • Features: Basket-weave body, gourd vines and leaves, three gourd-form feet, pierced floral lid, bamboo-form handle with bird finial, signed base
  • Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 5"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate patina

A poetic, nature-inspired bronze that brings the quiet elegance of Japanese incense culture 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" Diameter x 5"H