Blue and white porcelain wheel flower incense burner by Kotaro Ikura

Width: 18.8cm Height: 6.7cm

The "Blue and White Porcelain Wheel Flower Incense Burner" is an incense burner that perfectly harmonizes the pure beauty of blue and white porcelain with the delicacy of the wheel shape. The wheel shape of this incense burner spreads out like a petal, and the pale bluish white color of the blue and white porcelain brings tranquility and elegance to the space while being filled with a soft light. This is a product that combines the delicate shape created by the graceful curves with Mr. Ikura's outstanding craftsmanship.

The beauty and technique of blue and white porcelain

Blue-and-white porcelain is a type of white porcelain that is characterized by its pale bluish white color due to the trace amounts of iron contained in the glaze. Its transparent color is tranquil, like water or air, and exudes a sense of coolness. Ikura's blue-and-white porcelain works are made using the difficult technique of applying a thick layer of glaze during firing, resulting in uniform coloring 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 a flower-shaped wreath

"Rinka" refers to the technique of making the edge of a vessel wavy in the shape of a petal. In this "Blue and White Porcelain Rinka Incense Burner," Ikura-san's delicate technique has created an elegant rinka shape. The shape of the petals spreading out softly, combined with the soft texture of the blue and white porcelain, creates a dignified beauty of form. The gentle curves of the rinka also softly reflect light, giving the incense burner a sense of flowing movement along with a three-dimensional effect.

The elegance of an incense burner

This incense burner is not only used to burn incense, but is a beautiful piece of decoration in itself. The soft curves of the flower motif and the transparent colors of the pale blue porcelain gracefully decorate the entire space when burning incense. The pure texture of the pale blue porcelain and the quiet spread of the incense create a moment that truly soothes the soul.

Kotaro Ikura's outstanding skills

Kotaro Ikura has outstanding technique and a unique aesthetic sense when it comes to creating pieces 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 its delicacy and elegance, which are common to all of his works. While using the traditional ring flower technique, he has incorporated a contemporary sensibility to achieve a fusion of classic and modern. This piece is highly regarded not only for its practicality as an incense burner, but also as an ornamental craft item.

The "Blue and White Porcelain Wheel Flower Incense Burner by Kotaro Ikura" is a burner that perfectly harmonizes the pure beauty of blue and white porcelain with the graceful wheel flower shape. 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 that is tranquil and beautiful.