Celadon Incense Burner, named Chidori (Plover)

Said to be owned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Owned by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the 1st Owari Tokugawa Yoshinao.

Incense burners are vessels, generally made of metal and ceramics, used to burn incense. Cast iron and Chinese ceramic burners were especially prized. In early tea gatherings, incense burners from China were prominently displayed in alcoves or staggered shelves in large reception rooms.