Blue and white porcelain wheel flower incense burner by Kotaro Ikura

Width: 18.8cm Height: 6.7cm

The "Blue and White Porcelain Flower Incense Burner" is a beautiful blend of the pure beauty of blue and white porcelain and the delicate flower shape. The flower shape of this incense burner spreads out like a petal, and the pale bluish white of the blue and white porcelain brings a soft glow and brings tranquility and elegance to the space. This is a piece that combines the delicate shape created by graceful curves with Mr. Ikura's outstanding craftsmanship.

The beauty and craftsmanship of blue and white porcelain

Blue-and-white porcelain is a type of white porcelain characterized by a pale bluish white color due to trace amounts of iron contained in the glaze. Its transparent color exudes a tranquil, refreshing feeling, like water or air. Mr. Ikura's blue-and-white porcelain works utilize the difficult technique of applying a thick layer of glaze during firing, resulting in uniform color development and deep beauty. This incense burner also exudes the elegance and purity unique to blue-and-white porcelain, and the deep color of the glaze is highlighted depending on the angle of the light.

The elegance of the flower-shaped wreath

"Rinka" refers to the technique of creating wavy petal-shaped edges on the vessel. In this "Blue and White Porcelain Rinka Incense Burner," the rinka flower is elegantly expressed through Ikura's delicate technique. The shape of the gently spreading petals, combined with the soft texture of the blue and white porcelain, creates a dignified beauty of form. The gentle curves of the rinka flower also softly reflect light, creating a three-dimensional effect and a sense of flowing movement throughout the incense burner.

The elegance of an incense burner

This incense burner is not only used for burning incense, but is also a beautiful piece of decoration in itself. The soft curves of the floral arrangement and the transparent color of the pale blue porcelain gracefully decorate the entire space when burning incense. The pure texture of the pale blue porcelain and the quiet diffusion of the incense create a truly soothing moment.

Kotaro Ikura's outstanding skills

Kotaro Ikura possesses exceptional skill and a unique aesthetic sense when it comes to creating works that bring out the charm of blue-and-white porcelain to the fullest. This "Blue-and-White Porcelain Ring Flower Incense Burner" is a piece that stands out for the delicacy and elegance common to his works. While using the traditional ring flower technique, he has incorporated a contemporary sensibility to achieve a fusion of classic and modern. In addition to its practicality as an incense burner, this piece is also highly regarded as an ornamental craft.

The "Blue and White Porcelain Wheel-Shaped Incense Burner by Ikura Kotaro" is a beautiful incense burner that perfectly harmonizes the pure beauty of blue and white porcelain with the graceful shape of a wheel. Its delicate curves and elegant form have the power to transform not only the scene where incense is burned, but the entire space into one of tranquility and beauty.