Description
JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868-1912) Imposing bronze incense burner with brown patina The body of the vase decorated with birds in flight and a phoenix in relief in two alternating reserves, the handles with hybrid heads of elephant and phoenix, the background amati with geometric decoration of chrysanthemums It rests on a strongly moved base representing a dragon rolled up on a rock The lid is decorated with clouds and a Dog of Noh, bordered by a frieze of engraved greeks H. 74 cm Elements to be re-welded
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JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868-1912) Imposing bronze incense burner with brown patina The body of the vase decorated with birds in flight and a phoenix in relief in two alternating reserves, the handles with hybrid heads of elephant and phoenix, the background amati with geometric decoration of chrysanthemums It rests on a strongly moved base representing a dragon rolled up on a rock The lid is decorated with clouds and a Dog of Noh, bordered by a frieze of engraved greeks H. 74 cm Elements to be re-welded
