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‖ koro|ˈkoːro|
Also kora.
[Jap. kōro incense-pot, censer.]
An elaborate Japanese vase, usu. of bronze, jade, or porcelain, in which incense is burned.
1822F. Shoberl tr. Titsingh's Illustr. Japan ii. 234 Koro, a fire-terrine. Ibid. 228 A..chafing-dish, with its koro, or stand, for burning..incense. 1889M. B. Huish Japan & its Art vii. 89 No notice of the contents of a Japanese house would be complete without some reference to the incense-burners (ko-ro) which find a place there, and also in the Buddhist temples. These afforded employment for a large number of artists in bronze. 1891Chamberlain & Mason Handbk. Travellers Japan (ed. 3) 13 The Kōro, or incense-burner, generally in bronze or porcelain. 1959Times 28 Apr. 20/6 A spinach green jade koro and cover. 1974Daily Tel. 4 June 16/6 The koro is carved in archaic style, has large horned dragon handles and is surmounted by a Buddhistic lion and a cub. |