Blue Bizen Incense Container

This is a blue Bizen incense container by Master Shunko Nishimura, a renowned craftsman who brought a ray of hope to Bizen pottery during its era of hardship. Its stylish, double-layered rectangular form feels as fresh and modern today as it did when it was created. The unique beauty of the blue-fired finish combined with the graceful form constructs the magnificent world of Shunko. The tiny turtle ornament perched on top is crafted with exceptional detail; the artist pursued realism in every aspect, from the angle of its rising legs to the slight tilt of its head as it looks to the left.
Please note that this item does not originally come with a booklet (shiori).

Signed wooden box (with double-bar lid)
Diameter 6.8 cm × Diameter 4.7 cm × Height 3.1 cm

Master Shunko Nishimura was born in Kyoto in 1886. He moved to Inbe in 1909 and built his kiln there. Known as a master of delicate craft, he utilized traditional spatula techniques combined with a sculptural sensibility and approach. He was a holder of the Art Preservation Qualification. He left behind many masterpieces, such as the "Mirage" incense burner and the "Tahoto" pagoda incense burner. During the Special Army Maneuvers in 1930, he was commissioned to create the "Kibi Seven Lucky Gods," which were presented to His Majesty the Emperor by Okayama Prefecture. He also won awards at craft exhibitions sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He passed away in 1953. This is a blue Bizen incense container by Master Shunko Nishimura, a renowned craftsman who brought a ray of hope to Bizen pottery during its era of hardship. Its stylish, double-layered rectangular form feels as fresh and modern today as it did when it was created. The unique beauty of the blue-fired finish combined with the graceful form constructs the magnificent world of Shunko. The tiny turtle ornament perched on top is crafted with exceptional detail; the artist pursued realism in every aspect, from the angle of its rising legs to the slight tilt of its head as it looks to the left.
Please note that this item does not originally come with a booklet (shiori). Signed wooden box (with double-bar lid)
Diameter 6.8 cm × Diameter 4.7 cm × Height 3.1 cm Master Shunko Nishimura was born in Kyoto in 1886. He moved to Inbe in 1909 and built his kiln there. Known as a master of delicate craft, he utilized traditional spatula techniques combined with a sculptural sensibility and approach. He was a holder of the Art Preservation Qualification. He left behind many masterpieces, such as the "Mirage" incense burner and the "Tahoto" pagoda incense burner. During the Special Army Maneuvers in 1930, he was commissioned to create the "Kibi Seven Lucky Gods," which were presented to His Majesty the Emperor by Okayama Prefecture. He also won awards at craft exhibitions sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He passed away in 1953.