This is an authentic 1940s Japanese Satsuma ware (薩摩焼) incense burner (香炉), sculpted as a wild boar with a small bird on its back. It is a highly detailed, hand-painted Iroe Satsuma (色絵薩摩) pottery piece, sourced directly from a Japan Government Auction.
⚠️ Condition Note: DAMAGED.
The incense burner shows visible damage and age wear. Please review all photos carefully. Despite the damage, it remains a valuable and collectible example of traditional Satsuma pottery with its original wooden box.Please see photos number 9 and number 10
🐗 About the Piece
The inscriptions on the box identify it as:
色絵薩摩 (Iroe Satsuma): Colored-enamel Satsuma ware
猪小禽香炉 (Inoshishi Shokin Kōro): Boar with small bird incense burner
This traditional Satsuma pottery features a warm cream base, delicate crackle glaze, and finely applied vibrant enamels and gold details—hallmarks of decorative Satsuma craftsmanship admired worldwide since the Meiji era.
🏺 Key Features
• Material: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery
• Era: 1940s
• Style: Iroe Satsuma (colored enamel + gold)
• Form: Sculptural boar with bird incense burner
• Box: Original kiribako wooden storage box
• Origin: Japan Government Auction
• Condition: Damaged — priced accordingly , sold as is
A unique find for collectors of Satsuma ware, Japanese incense burners, animal-shaped koro, and antique Japanese pottery.
✅ Highlights
✅ Authentic 1940s Japanese Satsuma pottery incense burner
✅ Hand-painted with gold & enamel details
✅ Rare sculptural boar and bird design
✅ Includes original wooden kiribako box
✅ Sourced from Japan Government Auction
✅ Damaged antique—please review photos
📦 Condition:
📌 Please see all photos carefully before purchasing, as they are part of the description. Size and additional details are shown in the images.
