Meiji/Taishō Period Japanese Koro Jar

Antique Japanese Satsuma Koro Incense Burner – Meiji/Taishō Period – Hand Painted Beautiful antique Japanese Satsuma earthenware koro (incense burner) with removable lid, decorated with finely hand-painted figures and geometric motifs. The lid and body are adorned with four guardian shishi (foo dogs), with a larger shishi finial on top. Features a finely crackled glaze and hand-painted character marks to the interior of both the lid and body. A lovely decorative piece dating to approximately the late Meiji–Taishō period (c. 1890–1925). A wonderful addition to any collection of Japanese antiques or Asian ceramics. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related crazing and wear consistent with age. No major restoration noted. Please see photographs for full condition. Approximate size: 16 cm high × 13 cm wide. Collection or postage available. This is an attractive and increasingly difficult-to-find antique Japanese koro that displays beautifully. Location Kiltyclogher Co Leitrim Can post Postage cost for all of my ads are Eur 7, for up to five kgs, in one box, using An Post labels. Or Eur 9 for up to 10 kgs. You are therefore welcome to combine items if you wish to