EIRAKU MYŌZEN 永樂妙全 (ZENGORŌ XIV, 1852-1927) A Murasaki Kōchi Kōro (Purple Kochi Ware Incense Burner) Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-26) or Taisho (1926-1989) era, after 1909 The aubergine-glazed tripod vessel with two curving rectangular handles, the body with chrysanthemum-petal pattern and coated in gilt on the exterior, the partially gilt cover with piercings in the shape of flower petals to create an overall flowerhead shape including the finial and its base, sealed Eiraku on the underside of the body; with tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Murasaki Kōchi Kōro Zengorō tsukuru and sealed Eiraku and Yū 5 5/8 x 5 1/8in (14.3 x 13cm), including cover Footnotes: The Eiraku family is considered to be to official crafts family in charge of ceramics for the Three Sen schools of Japanese tea ceremony. Myōzen became its first woman head after the death of her husband, Tokuzen, in 1909. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing