Satsuma Twin Handled Censor with Geisha Scene
Satsuma twin handled censor, of baluster form, with a scalloped lip, above baluster body, decorated with a scene of knelling geishas, flanked by Kylin handles, a/f, height 12.60 in.
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- A/f, as Inspected - The letters "A/F" or "as inspected" as part of a description is the cataloguer's shorthand for "all faults" or "as found", meaning the item has some type of damage or deficiency, it is of uncertain date or provenance, and/or that the seller takes no responsibility for the completeness of the item or the accuracy of the description.
- Kylin or Qilin - A kylin or qilin is a mythical Chinese animal, dating back to the 5th century with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer and the tail of a lion. It is a regarded as a good omen bringing serenity and prosperity, and is said to appear with the coming or departure of a wise sage or illustrious ruler.
It is also part of the culture of Korea and Japan.
As well as being represented in bronze and jade, it is also used as a decorative motif on ceramics.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Japanese ceramics, item types - other 2,592
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Satsuma (Japan), item type
- censers 47
- other items 2,101
