1940s Japanese Satsuma Boar Incense Burner Damaged Antique Koro W/ Box Auction Japan AD4A

This is an authentic 1940s Japanese Satsuma ware (薩摩焼) incense burner (香炉), sculpted as a wild boar with a small bird on its back. It is a highly detailed, hand-painted Iroe Satsuma (色絵薩摩) pottery piece, sourced directly from a Japan Government Auction.

⚠️ Condition Note: DAMAGED.
The incense burner shows visible damage and age wear. Please review all photos carefully. Despite the damage, it remains a valuable and collectible example of traditional Satsuma pottery with its original wooden box.Please see photos number 9 and number 10

🐗 About the Piece
The inscriptions on the box identify it as:
色絵薩摩 (Iroe Satsuma): Colored-enamel Satsuma ware
猪小禽香炉 (Inoshishi Shokin Kōro): Boar with small bird incense burner

This traditional Satsuma pottery features a warm cream base, delicate crackle glaze, and finely applied vibrant enamels and gold details—hallmarks of decorative Satsuma craftsmanship admired worldwide since the Meiji era.

🏺 Key Features
• Material: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery
• Era: 1940s
• Style: Iroe Satsuma (colored enamel + gold)
• Form: Sculptural boar with bird incense burner
• Box: Original kiribako wooden storage box
• Origin: Japan Government Auction
• Condition: Damaged — priced accordingly , sold as is

A unique find for collectors of Satsuma ware, Japanese incense burners, animal-shaped koro, and antique Japanese pottery.

✅ Highlights
✅ Authentic 1940s Japanese Satsuma pottery incense burner
✅ Hand-painted with gold & enamel details
✅ Rare sculptural boar and bird design
✅ Includes original wooden kiribako box
✅ Sourced from Japan Government Auction
✅ Damaged antique—please review photos

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📦 Condition
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💚 Why Buy From Us
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