Jar - Metal - Dragon Relief Design
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Japanese vintage metal incense container with verdigris green patina, dragon relief panels and temple-bell motifs, 14.5 cm high, 8 cm wide, 8 cm deep, weight 732 g, dating 1900–2000, in good condition with minor signs of ageing.
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Item Description
This is a Japanese Buddhist altar accessory shaped like a miniature temple bell (bonshō), designed to hold incense sticks or serve as a decorative incense container for home altar use. The cylindrical body is cast with traditional temple-bell motifs, including raised dot clusters (nyū/chi bosses) and framed panels featuring a relief dragon design on the front and side faces. The domed lid is fitted with a sculpted mythical-beast finial (resembling a karajishi lion-dog), and the whole piece is finished in a dark verdigris-green patina that gives it the appearance of aged bronze.
The lid lifts off to reveal a black-lacquered interior base, suggesting the piece was intended to hold incense sticks upright or serve as a small storage vessel for altar items.
This piece comes from a private Japanese household and had been kept in home storage.
Size
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Weight
732 g
Condition
Overall condition is good with no major damage. As a piece kept in home storage, there are light surface scratches and some faint marks consistent with age and handling, most visible on the black interior base and around the lid rim. The green patina finish shows even wear typical of a decorative cast piece of this type.
Additional Information
Category: Buddhist altar accessory / incense container
Country: Japan
Material: Cast metal with a verdigris (dark green patina) finish
Motifs: Dragon relief panels, temple-bell style dot bosses, mythical beast (karajishi-style) finial
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
A Japanese living in Japan, I appreciate traditional and modern art.
I specialize in selecting artworks that reflect quiet strength, refined beauty, and timeless craftsmanship of Japanese culture. My collection focuses on pieces that carry a story—whether traditional ukiyo‑e prints, contemporary works inspired by wabi‑sabi aesthetics, or handcrafted items created by regional artisans.
With years of experience working closely with artists, studios, and collectors across Japan, I take pride in offering works that are both visually compelling and culturally meaningful. Every item is carefully curated for authenticity, condition, and artistic value, ensuring that bidders can participate with confidence.
My goal is to connect international collectors with the richness of Japanese artistry—pieces that bring harmony, character, and a touch of Japan’s spirit into your home.
I look forward to sharing these works with you and hope they inspire the same appreciation and joy they bring to me :)
Translated by Google TranslateItem Description
This is a Japanese Buddhist altar accessory shaped like a miniature temple bell (bonshō), designed to hold incense sticks or serve as a decorative incense container for home altar use. The cylindrical body is cast with traditional temple-bell motifs, including raised dot clusters (nyū/chi bosses) and framed panels featuring a relief dragon design on the front and side faces. The domed lid is fitted with a sculpted mythical-beast finial (resembling a karajishi lion-dog), and the whole piece is finished in a dark verdigris-green patina that gives it the appearance of aged bronze.
The lid lifts off to reveal a black-lacquered interior base, suggesting the piece was intended to hold incense sticks upright or serve as a small storage vessel for altar items.
This piece comes from a private Japanese household and had been kept in home storage.
Size
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Weight
732 g
Condition
Overall condition is good with no major damage. As a piece kept in home storage, there are light surface scratches and some faint marks consistent with age and handling, most visible on the black interior base and around the lid rim. The green patina finish shows even wear typical of a decorative cast piece of this type.
Additional Information
Category: Buddhist altar accessory / incense container
Country: Japan
Material: Cast metal with a verdigris (dark green patina) finish
Motifs: Dragon relief panels, temple-bell style dot bosses, mythical beast (karajishi-style) finial
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
A Japanese living in Japan, I appreciate traditional and modern art.
I specialize in selecting artworks that reflect quiet strength, refined beauty, and timeless craftsmanship of Japanese culture. My collection focuses on pieces that carry a story—whether traditional ukiyo‑e prints, contemporary works inspired by wabi‑sabi aesthetics, or handcrafted items created by regional artisans.
With years of experience working closely with artists, studios, and collectors across Japan, I take pride in offering works that are both visually compelling and culturally meaningful. Every item is carefully curated for authenticity, condition, and artistic value, ensuring that bidders can participate with confidence.
My goal is to connect international collectors with the richness of Japanese artistry—pieces that bring harmony, character, and a touch of Japan’s spirit into your home.
I look forward to sharing these works with you and hope they inspire the same appreciation and joy they bring to me :)
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
732 g
Title additional information
Dragon Relief Design
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Metal
Style
Vintage
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
