Antique Japanese Tokonabe Pottery Incense Burner (Koro) | Art Deco Chrysanthemum | 1920s

This is an antique Japanese pottery incense burner (koro), dating to the 1920s and crafted in the Tokonabe / Tokoname tradition. Made in Japan, this piece reflects early Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences, blending bold form with elegant surface decoration.

The burner features a distinctive UFO-like shape with a textured black body, accented by raised red and gold chrysanthemum motifs—a flower long associated with longevity and nobility in Japanese art. The pierced lid allows incense smoke to gently escape, creating both a functional and visually striking object.

Designed for burning incense cones, this small yet sculptural piece works beautifully as a meditation accessory, altar object, or display piece for collectors of Japanese antiques.

Details:
Antique Japanese incense burner (koro)
Tokonabe / Tokoname pottery tradition
Circa 1920s
Textured black ceramic body
Raised red & gold chrysanthemum decoration
Pierced lid for smoke release
Suitable for incense cones

Measurements:
Approximately 3–3½ inches in diameter

Condition:
Good antique condition with light wear consistent with age. Minor surface wear and glaze variation are expected and add to the character of the piece. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

A rare and beautiful example of early 20th-century Japanese ceramic art, perfect for collectors, meditation spaces, or lovers of Art Deco–era design.

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