Yasuhara Kimei 安原喜明 1906-1980
Incense Burner with Matte Black Glaze and Engraved Geometric Patterns, 炻器線彫 文幾何文黒釉香炉, circa 1960s
Stoneware; silver and gilt lid by Teramoto Yoshishige 寺本美茂 (1916–1992)
3 ⅛ × 4 ⅝ in. (8 × 11.8 cm)
Artist’s mark impressed in center of base
Wood storage box inscribed: Kōro, sekki 香炉 炻器 (Incense burner, stoneware); signed: Kimei saku 喜明作 (Made by Kimei); Ginbuta Yoshishige 銀蓋美茂 (Silver lid by Yoshishige); sealed: Kimei 喜明 and Yoshishige 美茂
Wood storage box inscribed: Kōro, sekki 香炉 炻器 (Incense burner, stoneware); signed: Kimei saku 喜明作 (Made by Kimei); Ginbuta Yoshishige 銀蓋美茂 (Silver lid by Yoshishige); sealed: Kimei 喜明 and Yoshishige 美茂
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This stunning incense burner by Yasuhara Kimei, a disciple of Itaya Hazan and Miyagawa Kozan II, exemplifies his mastery. Featuring delicate line carving and white clay with a striking repetitive...
This stunning incense burner by Yasuhara Kimei, a disciple of Itaya Hazan and Miyagawa Kozan II, exemplifies his mastery. Featuring delicate line carving and white clay with a striking repetitive pattern, the design and form embody exceptional beauty and artistry. The silver fire cover, crafted by renowned metal artist Teramoto Yoshishige (1916-1992), adds significant value.