Incense burner in the shape of pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels
Incense burner in the shape of pheasant decorated with overglaze enamels, Ceramic sculpture and incense burner at Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Japan
The overglaze enamels ceramic sculpture depicts a male green pheasant with intricate detailing in green, navy blue, red, and gold colors on its feathers.
Created around 1700 by master craftsman Nonomura Ninsei, this piece received National Treasure status in 1951 after being designated as Important Cultural Property in 1939.
The incense burner represents the intersection of functional design and artistic excellence in Japanese ceramics, incorporating traditional Kyo-yaki pottery techniques.
The sculpture divides into two sections and contains four smoke-release holes in the lid, maintaining the horizontal position of the tail through complex firing methods.
The nearly life-sized pheasant features a clay body with a slight yellowish tint, demonstrating the technical achievement of maintaining structural integrity during the firing process.
Location: Kanazawa
Inception: 17 century
Creator: Nonomura Ninsei
Website: https://www.ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp/collection/index.php?app=shiryo&mode=detail&data_id=1, https://www.ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp/en/collection/index.php?app=shiryo&mode=detail&data_id=1
Address: 石川県金沢市出羽町2-1
Website: https://ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp/collection/index.php?app=shiryo&mode=detail&data_id=1
GPS coordinates: 36.56016,136.66120
Latest update: March 30, 2025 19:47
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