Lapis-glazed Cochin Ware Openwork Incense Burner with Cloisonné Design

This incense burner is executed in the Cochin technique, a form of overglaze enameling. Through the use of openwork, glimpses of yellow appear and disappear within the deep blue, creating an aesthetic that is at once beautiful and ephemeral.
The butterfly motif within is inspired by the philosophical tale often known as the “Dream of the Butterfly,” lending the work a contemplative dimension.