Kōmin ju 孝珉鋳 - Perfume burner (2) - Bronze

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Description from the seller

Rare pair of bronze parfum burners with a light patina, formed by a flared-wall cup with high-relief decorations of a dragon among the clouds.
The opening and the foot are outlined with Greek-key motifs, resting on a base sculpted in relief (en ronde bosse) of two radishes and a rat.
The two pieces are signed "Cast by KÔNIN".
Japan, 19th century.

Height 20 cm
Diameter 19 cm

In good condition, minor blemishes.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1892-0801-94

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Rare pair of bronze parfum burners with a light patina, formed by a flared-wall cup with high-relief decorations of a dragon among the clouds.
The opening and the foot are outlined with Greek-key motifs, resting on a base sculpted in relief (en ronde bosse) of two radishes and a rat.
The two pieces are signed "Cast by KÔNIN".
Japan, 19th century.

Height 20 cm
Diameter 19 cm

In good condition, minor blemishes.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1892-0801-94

Careful, secure, and tracked shipping.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Kōmin ju 孝珉鋳
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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