A koro is a type of Japanese incense burner that is used to burn and hold incense sticks. It is typically a small, cylindrical container with a removable lid that is used to hold the incense sticks upright. Koros have a long history in Japan, dating back to the Heian period (794-1185), when they were first used in religious ceremonies and rituals.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), koros became popular among the samurai class and the wealthy merchant class as a way to purify the air and create a pleasant aroma in their homes. Koros during this period were often made of metal, such as bronze or brass and were decorated with intricate designs and motifs, such as dragons and phoenixes.

In the Meiji period (1868-1912), with the opening of Japan to the world, koros started to be produced in a wide range of materials, including ceramics, more...

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A Kyutae Kim incense burner, an oil incense burner in a…

A Kyutae Kim incense burner, an oil incense burner in a geometric form, with the wick protruding from a small house. Kim is a contemporary south Korean ceramicist. Height 4.3 cm, width 10.8 cm

Bronze Dog of Fo incense burner on stand

Bronze Dog Fo Incense Burner Stand

Bronze Dog of Fo incense burner on stand

Cloisonne lidded Koro with pierced lid, the body decorated with…

Exotic Bird and Dragon Cloisonne Koro with Pierced Lid

Cloisonne lidded Koro with pierced lid, the body decorated with shield shaped panels of exotic birds and dragons on three feet

Japanese bronze Koro censer temple burner, the censer is…

Japanese Bronze Koro Censer with Mythical Mask and Shi-Shi Dog

Japanese bronze Koro censer temple burner, the censer is decorated with mythical mask type, handles, birds and foliage around outer pot, with shi-shi dog finial. Height 12 cm

A Jun incense burner, a tripod censer with an aubergine splash…

Jun Incense Burner with Jade Cover and Coral Finial

A Jun incense burner, a tripod censer with an aubergine splash to the unctuous teal glaze, a timber, and pierced jade cover with chilong and shou decoration and a red 'Coral, type finial, height 9.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm

A Japanese brass Koro, probably Taisho period, early 20th…

Japanese Brass Koro with Dragon Medallions and Animal Feet

A Japanese brass Koro, probably Taisho period, early 20th century, rectangular with a pierced arching cover on fantastic animal mask feet, the sides with bird decorations and the long sides each with a dragon medallion amidst clouds and lightning, height…

An oriental brass incense burner. 41 cm high

Oriental Brass Incense Burner - 41cm Height

An oriental brass incense burner. 41 cm high

A brass Asian incense burner. Length 29 cm

Asian Brass Incense Burner - 29cm

A brass Asian incense burner. Length 29 cm

Vintage Japanese metal incense burner, with twin handles and…

Japanese Metal Incense Burner with Temple Dog Lid

Vintage Japanese metal incense burner, with twin handles and temple dog lid, height 18 cm approx (as inspected)

Lidded Koro signed to base, approx height 42 cm

Signed Lidded Koro, 42cm Height

Lidded Koro signed to base, approx height 42 cm

A Japanese Meiji period Kutani lidded Koro, decorated with…

Meiji Kutani Lidded Koro with Figures and Florals

A Japanese Meiji period Kutani lidded Koro, decorated with panels of figures and florals, three character mark to base. 13 x 16 cm.

A bronze Oriental Goose incense burner some faults. Height 45 cm

Bronze Oriental Goose Incense Burner with Faults (45 cm)

A bronze Oriental Goose incense burner some faults. Height 45 cm

Oriental brass Fo dog incense burner

Brass Fu Dog Incense Burner

Oriental brass Fo dog incense burner

A vintage copper thurible, early 20th century, the shaped…

Antique Copper Thurible with Brass Angel Heads and Chains

A vintage copper thurible, early 20th century, the shaped hanging incense burner of compressed rounded form terminating in a long drop, with applied brass winged angel heads and a trio of ornamental, brass hanging chains, cover absent, length 92 cm

A bronze dog of Fo incense burner, the figure with a hinged…

Bronze Dog of Fo Incense Burner with Hinged Head

A bronze dog of Fo incense burner, the figure with a hinged head and standing upon a serpent; with a seal mark in relief, height 14.5 cm

A cast iron Shi Shi Koro and cover

Cast Iron Shi Shi Koro and Cover Set

A cast iron Shi Shi Koro and cover

Japanese bronze koro, doll, carved wooden Buddha, wooden stand…

Japanese Bronze Koro and Wooden Buddha with Netsuke

Japanese bronze koro, doll, carved wooden Buddha, wooden stand and a leather pouch with carved boxwood netsuke, (5 items), the koro 13 cm high

Eastern bronze incense burner. In form of exotic animal.…

Exotic Animal Bronze Incense Burner

Eastern bronze incense burner. In form of exotic animal. Character marks to base.