Incense burner - Bronze
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A bronze rectangular incense burner on four legs with a deep black patina, inset panels featuring dragon-like figures among clouds and lotus motifs, side beast-head handles, a pierced relief lid with a stylised floral finial, interior oxidation from use, 13 cm in diameter and 17.5 cm high (including the lid), weighing 1050 g, made in Japan and dating to 1940–1950, and accompanied by a wooden storage box with a signature and seal.
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A substantial square bronze incense burner, raised on four legs. The body is finished with a deep black patina, against which the recessed panels stand out in contrast. Within these panels, dragon-like figures appear among swirling clouds and lotus flowers, rendered in relief together with arabesque motifs that extend across the surface.
The side handles are fused as beast heads, projecting outward from the vessel’s shoulders. The lid (well) is worked in openwork relief, allowing the incense smoke to pass through; it crowns a stylized floral finial. Inside, natural oxidation and traces of use are visible, consistent with handling during incense practice. The piece is accompanied by a wooden storage box with a signature and seal on the lid.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.0 cm
Height: 17.5 cm (including the lid)
Weight: 1050 g
Condition:
Small signs of wear and superficial scratches compatible with age.
Additional Notes:
Please inspect all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description.
The product is located in Spain, so duties are not paid from all Schengen countries.
A substantial square bronze incense burner, raised on four legs. The body is finished with a deep black patina, against which the recessed panels stand out in contrast. Within these panels, dragon-like figures appear among swirling clouds and lotus flowers, rendered in relief together with arabesque motifs that extend across the surface.
The side handles are fused as beast heads, projecting outward from the vessel’s shoulders. The lid (well) is worked in openwork relief, allowing the incense smoke to pass through; it crowns a stylized floral finial. Inside, natural oxidation and traces of use are visible, consistent with handling during incense practice. The piece is accompanied by a wooden storage box with a signature and seal on the lid.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.0 cm
Height: 17.5 cm (including the lid)
Weight: 1050 g
Condition:
Small signs of wear and superficial scratches compatible with age.
Additional Notes:
Please inspect all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description.
The product is located in Spain, so duties are not paid from all Schengen countries.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1050 g
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17.5 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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