Boda Shen

Japanese Decorative auction · Metalworks and Ceramics

Very beautiful patinated bronze Meiji-era scent burner (1868-1912) of exceptional craftsmanship.

The bulbous body features a rich high-relief decoration depicting legendary imperial dragons moving among clouds and waves.

The lid is crowned by a Foo dog sculpture.

The base of the object bears a Japanese workshop seal within a festooned rectangular cartouche.

In good condition. The lid fits with some difficulty.

Très beau brule-parfum en bronze patiné d'époque Meiji (1868-1912) d'une très grande finesse d'exécution. 

La panse bombée présente un riche décor en fort relief représentant des dragons impériaux légendaires évoluant au milieu des nuages et des vagues. 

Le couvercle est couronné d'une sculpture en chien de fo. 

La base de l'objet présente un sceau d'atelier japonais dans un cartouche rectangulaire festonné. 

En bon état. Le couvercle s'emboite difficilement. 

Our expert provides this estimate to guide you when you’re bidding. It’s based on expected demand and the unique characteristics of the object, like quality, rarity, or ownership history. We can’t guarantee the object will sell, resell or be appraised for this amount.

Perfume burner - Patinated bronze

Japan - 1850-1900

France

verified

Verified

Bronze type

Number of objects

Material

Country of origin

Dynastic style/period

Condition

Height

Width

Depth

Estimated period

Meiji period bronze patinated perfume burner from Japan, 21 cm high with a 10 x 10 cm base, featuring a high-relief scene of legendary imperial dragons among clouds and waves, a lid crowned by a foo dog sculpture, and a workshop seal on the base; in good condition with age-related wear and stains and a lid that fits only with some effort.

Perfume burner - Patinated bronze

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Trustpilot 4.4 | 143038 reviews

Share this object with your friends

Description from the seller

Details

Similar objects