Who created "Incense Burner"?

Incense Burner was created by Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914) in 1895–1914.

When was "Incense Burner" created?

This artwork was created 1895–1914.

Is "Incense Burner" in the public domain?

Yes, Incense Burner is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Incense Burner

Q: What medium is "Incense Burner"?

Incense Burner is Porcelain with tea-leaf colored glaze and molded design and geometric openwork silver lid.

Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)

1895–1914

Medium

Porcelain with tea-leaf colored glaze and molded design and geometric openwork silver lid

Dimensions

diam. 14.4 cm · height with lid: h. 14 cm

Classification

Ceramic

Department

Japanese Art

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Credit

Gift of James and Christine Heusinger

Accession Number

2022.177

Tags

Asian (from 1900 to present)male

About this artwork

Kyoto-based Japanese ceramist Seifū Yohei III (1851–1914) admired the glaze colors found on Chinese porcelain and tried to replicate them through intensive experimentation. His green and creamy white glazes were particularly well received. The combinations of colors with subtle molded and incised decorations in his ceramics respond powerfully to changes in light, creating a dynamic viewing experience. Names for the glazes, written in ink with a brush on the lids of the custom-made storage boxes ...

Incense Burner

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