Takaoka Bronze Incense Burner with Arabesque Openwork, Japan - Bronze - 1900-2000

Item Description
This is a Takaoka copperware incense burner. It features a rounded, jar-shaped form with arabesque openwork carving covering the entire surface of the body, finished in a calm reddish-brown tone. On the shaped cartouche panels on the sides, a figure standing beneath a pine tree is depicted in low relief. The removable silver-toned lid features a lattice-pattern openwork design, adorned with two golden chrysanthemum blossoms and darkened leaves, allowing fragrance to rise through. Inside the openwork body, a reddish-orange inner cylinder is fitted. On the underside, a two-character seal mark is engraved at the centre. Suitable both as a decorative piece and for use as a functioning incense burner.

Dimensions
Height: 13 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 15 cm

Weight
1,200 g

Condition
This is a pre-owned item. There are minor surface scuffs and small traces of age and use. Overall, it appears clean and in good condition. Please refer to the photographs for details.

Additional Information
Origin: Japan, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture (Takaoka Copperware)
Materials: Body in copper; lid in silver-toned metal with gold-coloured decoration
Maker's mark: Two-character seal engraved on the underside ("Seifū")
Components: Body (with inner cylinder) and removable openwork lid

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