Overglazed incense burner with openwork, White Satsuma Ware

The Satsuma nishikide (a kind of multi-coloured porcelain) with a perfect balance of painting on the base clay and carving techniques is a type of white Satsuma ware with kan’nyū (cracks). Made with transcendental techniques, this elegant ware has a commanding presence yet serene. Such is white Satsuma ware.