Incense burner - Copper - Incense Burner with Relie
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Copper incense burner from Japan, dating to the 1960s–1970s and 1970s–1980s, with a high-relief dragon lid and palm-sized body measuring 7 cm high by 5.6 cm in diameter, including the original Paulownia wood storage box and lid.
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Japanese Cast Bronze Incense Burner with Dragon Relief
Material: Cast bronze with an antique bronze-brown patina; select decorative elements feature a blackened background finish.
Set includes: Original paulownia wood storage box.
Lid
The lid features a high-relief dragon design depicting a coiling dragon with intricate textural detailing. Multiple apertures are distributed across the surface to allow the fragrance to diffuse, while a jewel-shaped knob at the apex facilitates easy opening.
Body
The body is shaped like a *dou* (ancient stemmed vessel), featuring a rim adorned with a band of raised studs. The exterior walls are chased with a pattern of triangular *taotie* motifs and geometric scrolls, drawing inspiration from the archaic aesthetics of Chinese Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes.
High-Stemmed Base
The high, waisted base is also decorated with triangular scroll patterns. Its sturdy form elevates the burner body, serving both functional (heat dissipation) and aesthetic purposes. Compact enough to be held in the palm of the hand, it is a quintessential "palm-sized" incense burner. Comes with its original Japanese collector's box.
Height: approx. 7 cm; Rim diameter: 5.6 cm; Weight: 258 g.
Japanese Cast Bronze Incense Burner with Dragon Relief
Material: Cast bronze with an antique bronze-brown patina; select decorative elements feature a blackened background finish.
Set includes: Original paulownia wood storage box.
Lid
The lid features a high-relief dragon design depicting a coiling dragon with intricate textural detailing. Multiple apertures are distributed across the surface to allow the fragrance to diffuse, while a jewel-shaped knob at the apex facilitates easy opening.
Body
The body is shaped like a *dou* (ancient stemmed vessel), featuring a rim adorned with a band of raised studs. The exterior walls are chased with a pattern of triangular *taotie* motifs and geometric scrolls, drawing inspiration from the archaic aesthetics of Chinese Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes.
High-Stemmed Base
The high, waisted base is also decorated with triangular scroll patterns. Its sturdy form elevates the burner body, serving both functional (heat dissipation) and aesthetic purposes. Compact enough to be held in the palm of the hand, it is a quintessential "palm-sized" incense burner. Comes with its original Japanese collector's box.
Height: approx. 7 cm; Rim diameter: 5.6 cm; Weight: 258 g.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Incense Burner with Relie
Material
Copper
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
5.6 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
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