Kutani Incense Burners (Koro)
A koro is a lidded Japanese incense burner, traditionally placed in tea rooms and tokonoma alcoves. Our koro are Kutani ware — a porcelain tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture dating to 1655, famous for bold overglaze enamels in the five classic colors (gosai): green, blue, yellow, purple and red. Each piece is hand-painted by studio artisans, checked in Osaka and shipped worldwide in gift-ready packaging.
24 pieces · ships from Osaka, Japan
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware White Shippo Porcelain Koro, Tea Room Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani Flower Bird Porcelain Koro, Incense Holder
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani Flower Bird Koro, Tea Room Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Blue Peony Porcelain Koro, Japanese Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Clematis Porcelain Koro, Incense Holder
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Silver Porcelain Koro, Zen Tea Room Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Sakura Porcelain Koro, Incense Holder, Made in Japan
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Yoshidaya Camellia Porcelain Koro
Japanese Incense Burner, Small Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani Flower Bird Porcelain Koro
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Blue Landscape Porcelain Koro, Zen Home Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Gold Plum Moon Porcelain Koro, Tea Room Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Small Kutani Ware White Dot Clematis Porcelain Koro
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Blue Dot Gold Clematis Koro, Incense Holder
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Blue Dot Clematis Porcelain Koro, Incense Holder
Japanese Incense Burner, Large Kutani Ware Blue Dot Clematis Porcelain Koro
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Mokubei Porcelain Koro, Japanese Ceramic Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware White Dot Clematis Koro, Tea Room Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Kutani Ware Mountain Porcelain Koro, Zen Home Decor
Japanese Incense Burner, Mini Kutani Ware Blue Dot Clematis Porcelain Koro
Incense Sticks Gift Set – Japanese Low Smoke, 15 Sticks with Holder, Meditation
Incense Sticks: Japanese Long-Lasting - Natural, Fresh and Spicy
Japanese Incense Sticks: Low-Smoke, Natural Aromatherapy Set
Incense Sticks Set: Japanese Four-Scents Collection (Morning to Night)
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Minimalist Cone Holder, Zen Decor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a koro?
A koro is a traditional Japanese lidded incense burner, used in tea ceremony, temples and homes. The pierced or domed lid diffuses incense smoke softly. Many collectors also display koro purely as decorative porcelain art.
Are these koro really made in Japan?
Yes. Every koro we sell is Kutani ware, hand-painted by artisan studios in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan — the home of Kutani porcelain since 1655. Nothing is mass-produced overseas.
How do I burn incense in a koro?
Rest an incense cone or stick on a bed of ash or a small heat-safe dish inside the burner, light it, and place the lid on top. The smoke drifts gently through the openings. Always burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Can I use a koro without burning incense?
Absolutely. A koro looks finished as a still life on a shelf, console or tokonoma alcove — many buyers never burn anything in it at all.
How should I clean Kutani porcelain?
Wipe with a dry or barely damp soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers and abrasives: the overglaze enamels and gold accents sit on top of the glaze, like a painting.
From the Journal
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A Collector's Guide to Kutani Ware Incense Burners (Koro)
What a koro is, why Kutani porcelain matters, and how to choose and use a Japanese incense burner — a collector's guide …
What Is a Koro? 15 Things to Know About Japanese Incense Burners
What a koro is, how to use one with ash, cones or sticks, what Kutani koro cost, and how to choose your first Japanese i…
What Is Kutani Ware? A Guide to Japan's 360-Year-Old Painted Porcelain
The history, styles and five colors (gosai) of Kutani ware porcelain from Ishikawa, Japan — and how to recognize Ko-Kuta…