{"product_id":"japanese-kutani-censer-in-the-shape-of-a-treasure-ship-takarabune-meiji-period","title":"Japanese Kutani censer in the shape of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Meiji period","description":"Wonderful Japanese porcelain censer Kutani for incense, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Meiji period (1868-1913) Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe censer is boldly modelled in the shape of the legendary Takarabune, or Treasure Ship, a mythical ship that is said to be carried across the sky in the early days of the New Year by the Shichifukujin, the Seven Lucky Gods who visit fortunate people to bring them blessings and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe single-masted ship floats on the water, its sail filled with wind and decorated with the character . The ship's pierced top serves as a lid for a censer. It is laden with magical objects and treasures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ship is made of porcelain and covered with beautiful enamel in black, green, red, blue and yellow colours, with gilding all over the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a hieroglyph on the underside of the ship and the lid\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: \u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 19.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1170 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterials and Techniques: Porcelain, Gilding, Glaze, Hand-painted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nWear consistent with age and use. Good condition.  No cracks or repairs noted.Small inconspicuous chipping to the edge of the lid.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease carefully regard all photos.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Note that the shipping cost covers labor, packaging, and postage\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62885245092170,"sku":null,"price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.5876363740_7rup.jpg?v=1785920173","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/japanese-kutani-censer-in-the-shape-of-a-treasure-ship-takarabune-meiji-period","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}