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Incense Burner

1893–97

Seifū Yohei III 三代清風与平

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
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Culture
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
Porcelain with molded design, crimson glaze
Measurements
height: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Diameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.178.a
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This tripod incense burner has linear molded decorations that run around the base of the collar and down the legs.

Description

Seifū Yohei III made incense burners in a wide variety of designs and styles. The glaze is described as “crimson glaze” (kōyū); it is also dappled with dark spots of varied opacity and tiny pores throughout, which gives the container a rich, textured effect.

Yohei III had the silver lids produced outside the studio by metalwork specialists. For this tripod, they decorated the lid with a variety of flowers.
A bulbous porcelain tripod vessel features a deep crimson glaze mottled with dark brown speckles. The rounded body curves from a flared rim and rests on three short legs. A thin, vertical white ridge projects from the center, contrasting with the glossy exterior. At the rim, the glaze thins to a pale edge. Color shifts from warm red to dark mahogany across the polished, reflective surface.

Incense Burner

1893–97

Seifū Yohei III

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

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