Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Ceramic Incense Burner Vtg Koro Black BA363 Plaster Green leaves are also painted

Green leaves are also painted

Characters on the bottom: 成化年製 seika-nensei

Japanese Art Paper Board Shikishi

5 cm wide x 20 cm long

A plastic Ainu wood bear decorative strap is attached to the side

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Ceramic Incense Burner Vtg Koro Black BA363 Plaster Green leaves are also paintedJapanese Ceramic Incense Burner, Koro This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist ceramic incense burner (koro) commonly used in Buddhist altars. It has a black glaze with a brown rim with a stout shape and flat bottom. There are two small raised bumps on either side for subtle decoration. It is used for burning incense powder or sticks. Burning incense is a means of purifying the body of the worshiper. Black, brown Ceramic, pottery, yakimono C1970 Item