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Rare, Impressive Japanese Bronze Censer by Miyao, 1868-1912

About the Item

A magnificent Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze overlay Koro on stand. The body of bellied rectangular section, the sides molded in low relief with various figural scenes, flanked by sinuous dragon-form handles, the domed cover surmounted by a shishi finial with brocade ball, the base supported by four muscular oni, three cartouches, one inscribed Miyao, the surface of deep chestnut-brown, details picked out in a reddish gold; the wood stand on sturdy cabriole legs, decorated with phoenix among karakusa scrolls in gold lacquer. Numerous Miyao inscriptions around the Koro. Batch 76 UAZZZE
  • Creator:
    Eisuke Miyao 1 (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000020421stDibs: LU1227227329972
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