A satsuma-earthenware koro

Description:

Japan, signed Satsuma Jukan (?) sei Meiji period
H. 14 cm
A tripod satsuma incense burner (koro) with side handles modelled as elephant heads. The body and cover are finely executed in openwork, imitating woven basketry.
Aus einer bedeutenden süddeutschen Privatsammlung, zwischen 1950 und 1987 gesammelt - Minor wear