此香爐的口緣部向內折成合口，筒形的爐身上環繞有陰刻線條，並配有圓柱形的高臺。它的三足設計為如意形，但實際上未與地面接觸，僅作為裝飾。此香爐的造型似乎模仿了宋代銀器或古代金屬器皿，類似款式在北宋的汝窯和南宋官窯中也有燒製。
此作品被認為是尾張德川家第三代家主德川綱識在世時轉贈給第四代家主德川吉通（五郎太）的道具之一。它曾在元祿11年（1698）3月18日的御成中，由第五代將軍德川綱吉帶至江戶麴町邸使用。
青磁香炉銘白菊
龍泉窯 中国 南宋時代
徳川美術館
Incense Burner, Known as "Shiragiku"
Celadon / Longquan Ware, China
Late 13th Century-Early 14th Century
H. 6.5 cm
Tokugawa Art Museum
This incense burner has a folded rim turned inward, with an indented line around the cylindrical body and a cylindrical base. It features three ruyi-shaped legs that are separately crafted and attached, but they do not actually touch the ground, serving solely as decoration. The design seems to emulate Song Dynasty silverware or ancient metal artifacts, with similar shapes seen in Northern Song Ru kiln and Southern Song Guan kiln pieces.
The piece is believed to be one of the tools passed down by the third-generation Owari Tokugawa family head, Tokugawa Tsunanori, to the fourth-generation head, Tokugawa Yoshimichi ("Gorōta"). It was used during an audience with the fifth shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, at the Edo residence in Kōjimachi on March 18, Genroku 11 (1698).
口縁部は内側へ折り込んだ寄せ口で、円筒形の胴部に沈線をめぐらせ、円柱形の高台が付く香炉である。別作りで如意形の脚が三箇所に付くが、実際には地に接せず浮いており装飾となっている。古代の金属器に倣った宋代の銀製品などを写したとものと思われるが、北宋時代の汝窯、南宋官窯などでも同形のものが焼造されている。
本作品は尾張徳川家三代綱識が生前に、尾張家
四代吉通（「五郎太」）へ譲与した道具の一つと考えられている。元禄11年（1698）3月18日に行われた五代将軍徳川綱吉による江戸‧麹町邸への御成の道具として用いられている。
香木 銘 白菊（加羅）江戶時代入藏 永青文庫 細川家
Shiragiku Incense Burner FAQ
1. What is the Shiragiku incense burner?
The Shiragiku incense burner, also known as "White Chrysanthemum" incense burner, is a celadon ceramic piece made in the Longquan kilns of China during the late 13th to early 14th century (Southern Song Dynasty).
2. What are the key features of the Shiragiku incense burner's design?
The incense burner has a cylindrical body with a folded rim that turns inward. It features an indented line around the body and a cylindrical base. Three decorative ruyi-shaped legs are attached but do not touch the ground.
3. What materials were used to make the incense burner?
The incense burner is made of celadon, a type of ceramic known for its pale green glaze.
4. What was the inspiration for the design of the incense burner?
The design of the incense burner appears to be influenced by Song Dynasty silverware and ancient metal artifacts. Similar shapes can be found in pieces from the Northern Song Ru kilns and Southern Song Guan kilns.
5. Where is the Shiragiku incense burner currently located?
The Shiragiku incense burner is currently housed in the Tokugawa Art Museum in Japan.
6. How did the incense burner come into the possession of the Tokugawa family?
It is believed that Tokugawa Tsunanori, the third head of the Owari Tokugawa family, passed the incense burner down to his successor, Tokugawa Yoshimichi.
7. Was the Shiragiku incense burner used for any specific events?
Records indicate that the fifth shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, used the incense burner during an audience at his Edo residence in Kōjimachi on March 18, 1698.
8. What makes the Shiragiku incense burner a significant artifact?
The Shiragiku incense burner is a remarkable example of Southern Song Dynasty celadon craftsmanship. Its historical connection to the Tokugawa shogunate further enhances its cultural and artistic importance.
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