A Japanese Silver and Parcel Gilt Hanging Incense Ball

MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

the globular body with reticulated decoration throughout depicting butterflies amongst blossoming chrysanthemums, peonies and other flowers, three butterfly-shaped supports attached to the rim, the interior set with a silver ash bowl with reticulated cloud pattern, with original box.

Diameter 7 1/2 in., 19 cm.

Property from a Private Chicago Collection

This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:

Japanese and Korean Art, Christie's, New York, 21 September 2006, lot 230

In overall very good attractive and stable condition. Surface scratches concentrated at the inner burners associated with normal use, resulting in some soiling to the interior of the body, and residual fragrance. The gimbal mechanism moving freely.

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A Japanese Silver and Parcel Gilt Hanging Incense Ball

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