Incense burner - Brass, Silverplated - Gourd-shaped

This incense burner, crafted in the shape of a gourd, is a piece of Japanese metalwork dating to the Shōwa period. The base is made of silver-plated metal, featuring intricate, continuous chased patterns across its surface, accented with inlays of brass and dark-toned metal. The lid is topped with a finial sculpted in the form of a small mouse.
Extending from both sides of the body are handle-like structures adorned with delicate, flowing foliate (scrollwork) motifs, executed through fine chasing techniques. The lid opens to reveal a hollow chamber for burning incense, with small, integrated apertures to ensure proper airflow during use.
The piece exhibits signs of natural oxidation, wear from use, and minor surface scratches. The chased ornamentation remains well-preserved, the lid opens and closes smoothly, and the ventilation holes are intact. It comes with its original paulownia wood box, which bears an ink-inscribed signature and shows signs of age-related wear.
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