A Japanese Mixed-Metal Covered Incense Burner, Koro

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

the baluster body inlaid with wisteria lanes, birds and butterflies, the waisted neck with gilt stylized bird motif, applied with a pair of rectangular upright handles decorated with cell patterns, the circular cover decorated with alternating dragon, phoenix and floral medallions against a foliate ground, surmounted by a finial in the form of a seated chimera, the underside bearing a two-character gilt maker's mark.

Height 4 1/2 x diam 3 1/4 in., 11 x 8 cm.

Property from the Collection of Pamela Crutchfield, Chicago, Illinois

Acquired from Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd, New York, New York, November 2002

Overall very good condition with no visible dents, damages or restoration. A few losses of inlaid decoration, very minor surface scratches, the interior with some oxidation. Missing the original inner container.

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A Japanese Mixed-Metal Covered Incense Burner, Koro

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