Incense burner Shippou | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work [264010]
Price: 77,000JPY
Weight: 600g
Width: 11.5cm / Height: 8.5cm
Width: 4.5in / Height: 3.3in
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A Masterpiece by Fukuji Kitamura ? A Leading Artisan in the Art of Arita Ware
This incense burner is the work of Fukuji Kitamura, a master of overglaze painting and a designated Traditional Craftsman who has long embodied both the tradition and innovation of Arita ware. Though now retired due to age, his works continue to captivate viewers, and the refined craftsmanship and unique sensibility that define his style represent a timeless crystallization of beauty.
This particular piece features an elegant form completely adorned with the Shippo (Seven Treasures) pattern, a traditional Japanese geometric design of interlinked circles. The name Shippo originates from Buddhist scriptures and refers to seven precious materials?gold, silver, lapis lazuli, crystal, coral, agate, and others?symbolizing beauty, value, and good fortune. The endlessly linked circles also represent harmony, connection, and completeness.
Intricately hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with bright vermilion accents, the Shippo motif enhances the gentle curves of the incense burner with grace and sophistication. The lid is fitted with openwork that allows fragrant smoke to rise elegantly, making it a functional incense burner as well as a refined decorative object suitable for modern interiors.
With a compact size of 8.5 cm in height and 11.5 cm in diameter, it fits naturally into both Japanese and Western-style spaces. Why not incorporate the auspicious and graceful beauty of the Shippo motif into your daily life?
[Potter Profile]
Fukuji Kitamura
Designated Traditional Craftsman
A recognized master of overglaze painting in porcelain
Now retired at over 90 years old; resides in Arita, Saga Prefecture
An overglaze painter is the one who brings life to the pristine white surface of porcelain.
Using a single brush, the artisan breathes color into the vessel, transforming it from mere pottery into a vivid, living work of art. With intricate composition, unwavering brushstrokes, and a sensitivity embedded in each hue, Kitamura’s artistry elevates porcelain to the realm of fine art.
His mastery shines through in every piece and leaves a lasting impression across time.
Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture in 1932
Entered the field of ceramics after World War II
Founded the Kitamura Overglaze Studio at the age of 30
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Arita Ware in 1990
Appointed Chairman of the Saga Prefecture Overglaze Painting Cooperative in 1991
Held solo exhibitions in Ginza (Tokyo) and throughout Fukuoka Prefecture from the 1990s onward
Known for his representative masterpiece series: T?kaid? Goj?santsugi (The 53 Stations of the T?kaid?)
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 Porcelain production started in Japan in the 17th century after kaorin stone was discovered in Arita. From the middle 17th century, large amounts of Arita ceramics, which captivated the European royalty and nobility, were exported to Europe, through the Dutch trading post on Dejima Island in Nagasaki. Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, was so fond of Arita ceramics that he ordered porcelain resembling Arita ceramics to be made in his electorate. In Arita, the tradition and techniques of Arita ceramics have been preserved for over 400 years, while young potters and workshops take on the callenge of producing ambitious new works. |
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