Makuzu Kozan II Porcelain Rabbit Incense Burner w/ Lid

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May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Makuzu Kozan II or Miyagawa Hannosuke (Hanzan) (Japanese, 1859-1940). Porcelain rabbit incense burner. Artist's stamp on underside of base. An adorable porcelain incense burner or koro in the form of a ball rabbit or hare featuring an openwork, removable lid in the shape of a tama or Buddhist jewel. Enveloped in lustrous, white glaze, the beady eyes are delineated in a pink under glaze with additional tinges of pink on the interior of the long ears. The piece is accompanied by a wooden box known as a tomobako, which is inscribed with Japanese script translating to "white porcelain incense burner made by Kozan." A charming example showcasing the understated simplicity of Japanese utilitarian arts! Size: 5.3" L x 4.5" W x 4.3" H (13.5 cm x 11.4 cm x 10.9 cm); of tomobako: 5.75" L x 5.625" W x 5.875" H (14.6 cm x 14.3 cm x 14.9 cm)
  
  Rabbits hold a special place in Japanese culture, symbolizing luck, longevity, and intelligence. Unlike Western traditions that associate the moon with a man or a face, Japanese folklore envisions a rabbit pounding mochi (rice cakes) on the lunar surface, a belief derived from Buddhist and Chinese legends. This "Moon Rabbit" (Tsuki no Usagi) is a beloved figure in art and storytelling. White rabbits, in particular, are considered especially auspicious. The myth of the Hare of Inaba (Inaba no Shirousagi) tells of a white rabbit who, after being tricked and harmed by sharks, is rescued and healed by the kindness of a deity, symbolizing purity, transformation, and divine favor. Rabbits also appear frequently in seasonal motifs, poetry, and even modern pop culture, reinforcing their enduring significance in Japan.
  
  Provenance: from a Denver, Colorado, USA fine art gallery; ex-collector and patron of the arts in Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired April 7, 2013 via Kagedo Japanese Art, Seattle, Washington, USA
  
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  #192133

  Condition

  Artist's stamp on underside of base. Intact and excellent. Accompanied by original custom wooden case (tomobako).
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