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Lid for an 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
Floral openwork silver lid
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.178.b
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The silver lid was produced outside the studio by metalwork specialists.

Description

Seifū Yohei III made incense burners in a wide variety of designs and styles. This tripod incense burner has a distinctive red-colored glaze and linear molded decorations that run around the base of the collar and down the legs. It has a variety of flowers on its lid. 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.
A silver circular dome features dense floral openwork. Peony, lily, and chrysanthemum blossoms wind across the surface, their stems and leaves creating a continuous relief pattern. From our viewpoint, a large peony sits near the top center, surrounded by smaller flowers and pointed foliage. Small irregular openings pierce the metal between the carved elements. Polished highlights catch the light on the raised petals, while deep shadows define the recessed areas.

Lid for an Incense Burner

1893–97

Seifū Yohei III

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

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