Elephant-shaped incense burner. Japan 19th Kutani kilns.
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900: Item # 1490999
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900: Item # 1490999
Please refer to our stock # 547 when inquiring.
$800.00
The elephant is made of hard enameled porcelain, the artist modeled it with care, it is very likely that it was created using several molds. It carries on its back a vase which serves as a receptacle for incense. The statuette is hollow, vents to evacuate gases during cooking were discreetly made under the ears. Examining the underside we can see the shrinkage slots in the porcelain, which could have broken during firing. In the 19th century it was difficult to fire porcelain with this complex shape, a large number of pieces had to break. The colors used are typically those of Kutani kilns.
Height: 235mm. Good condition.
