Collection
No:01024400Incense case with design of Chinese bellflower , Shino type
- Date
- 16C
- Technique
- iron glaze
- Shape
- incense case
- Description
- The design on this work changes from bellflower petals on the surface, to reed leaves on either side, and finally to a spotted Ruiza pattern on the surface of the body in underglaze iron painting. There are red scorch marks on the area, called Aikuchi, where the lid fits over the base, and on the base itself. Though this incense case is small, the heavy coat of white Cho-seki glaze, the red-brown of underglaze iron and these red scorch marks come together to create a beautiful effect.