Brûle-parfum (kōro), M.C. 4345, between 1780 and 1850

Author(s): satsuma (ceramic production region) production date: between 1780 and 1850 type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: stoneware, glaze = covered location(s) of execution/production: satsuma (historical region) dimensions - artwork: height: 10cm diameter: 12. 5cm description: cylindrical tripod shape; decorated with engraved and stamped patterns, and filled with white slip on a brown background: style: "mishima". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: workshop stamp - stamp stamped under the base: "hōju" - probably from a factory in ryūmonji. (ideogram(s) - kanji) iconographic description: on the body, motifs of flowers, tortoise shells (kikkō-mon), polka dots and fish scales (uroko-mon), all arranged horizontally. Historical commentary: old title (outdated): “cache-pot” (inventory without date). Themes / subjects / places represented: flower mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 4345. Date: between 1780 and 1850.