Censer with Kingfisher Knob 1820

"Censer with Kingfisher Knob" is a 19th-century Japanese ceramic censer crafted by Eiraku Hozen, a noted artist of the Edo period. The censer is adorned with a delicate pattern of stylized pine needles and branches, characteristic of Japanese ceramics of this era. It is topped with a realistic kingfisher, symbolizing good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. This censer is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.