Antique Kutani Kayo Gold Gilt Fine Script Incense Burner Red Cliffs Ode Kokin Wakashū
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This vintage Kutani ware incense burner is a masterpiece of Japanese micro-script calligraphy. Crafted by Kutani Kayo, it pairs intricate gold detailing with painstakingly fine brushwork. Across its surface are classical verses from the famous Ode to the Red Cliff, alongside poems drawn from the Kokin Wakashu anthology.
Kutani ware is celebrated worldwide for its bold artistry and centuries of craftsmanship. Here, that tradition meets the exacting discipline of fine micro-script writing, a technique demanding extraordinary focus and precision. The result turns a tea ceremony utensil into a captivating work of literary art.
Originally priced at 380,000 yen, this piece carries the unmistakable presence of an authentic vintage treasure. As a pre-owned item, it shows the gentle character of age, while its gold accents and miniature script remain beautifully intact and legible.
Kutani ware ceramic incense burner by Kayō, decorated in gold with fine script from the Ode on the Red Cliffs and the Kokin Wakashū. A period tea utensil, originally priced at ¥380,000.
