White glaze streamlined incense burner Yu Okada
White glaze streamlined incense burner Yu Okada
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Width: 15.0cm Height: 14.4cm
White Glazed Incense Burner with Flowing Line Design (Hakuyu Ryusenmon Koro) by Okada Masaru - "The white porcelain reflects the moonlight, and a subtle fragrance stirs the breeze."
Introduction - The "fragrant space" created by the incense burner
During the tea ceremony, the incense of a single stick heralds the arrival of guests, and the lingering fragrance that wafts through the seat after the ceremony quietly announces the passage of time. This incense burner was conceived as a tool to support such an incense room. The serene texture of the white glaze and the flowing lines that evoke the wind resonate with each other, and simply placing it in the seat emanates a clear and pure spirit.
Design characteristics: A three-legged form that embraces the wind
| Highlights | Commentary |
|---|---|
| The dynamics of the tripod | The three gently curved legs create a light, floating feeling. When placed in a tokonoma alcove or on an incense stand, the shadow falls inside, creating the visual effect of an incense cloud rising from beneath the vessel. |
| A flash of flowing lines | The ridges rising from the body to the rim are reminiscent of the moment when a white cloth is blown away by the wind. When viewed from different angles, the shadows change, echoing the swaying of incense smoke. |
| Silver-colored picking | A long, slender silver knob in the center of the lid adds a touch of light to the serenity of the white porcelain, guiding the elegant movement of picking up the container. |
A gentle view of white glaze
The translucent white glaze, like pale snow, changes its appearance subtly from milky white to ivory depending on the color of the light. The thicker ridges of the glaze have a subtle sheen, while the thinner surfaces have a silky matte finish, revealing multiple textures hidden within the same white.
Combination at incense and tea ceremonies
| Purpose | Interest | A little ingenuity |
|---|---|---|
| Early summer tea ceremony | A refreshing stick of mint or agarwood. The cool feeling of the white glaze brings in the fresh green breeze. | Using a slightly tall incense stand will enhance the three-dimensional effect so that the shadow of the tripod falls on the tatami mat. |
| Night Stories | The rich aloeswood is burned, and the silver handles reflect the candlelight. The white porcelain floating in the darkness deepens the mysterious feeling. | The lights are dimmed to emphasize the shadows of the flowing lines, creating a "gap between darkness and light." |
| Kodo lessons | Combined with a white incense burner and tray, the pure scenery brings out the fine fragrance of the incense wood. | If you light the incense charcoal on a low flame at a temperature that allows the fragrance to rise quietly, the white glaze will not sweat and will maintain its beautiful appearance. |
Masaru Okada's creative intent
Okada Masaru, who studied at Kiyomizu-Gojozaka in Kyoto and lives in communion with nature at the Sumiyama kiln in Uji, has consistently upheld the concept of "as if the wind were blowing gently inside and outside the vessel." In this incense burner, the open feel of the tripod visualizes the "pathway of the wind," while the flowing lines trace the "trajectory of the wind," and the white glaze and silver coloring express "tranquility beneath the moon." While the fragrance itself cannot be seen, the depiction of "wind and moon" through the shape and color of the vessel allows the lingering aftertaste of the burning incense wood to be more deeply savored.
Conclusion
The serenity of white porcelain, the light of the silver handle, and flowing lines wrapped in the wind - the White Glazed Streamline Design Incense Burner is a tool that makes the passage of time transparent as the burning incense flows through your body and mind. Every time you pick it up, the incense smoke gently drifts along the ridges of the vessel, and the moonlit night breeze floats down onto the tea ceremony. Use it for many years and enjoy the quiet story that this incense burner nurtures, along with its seasonal fragrance.
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