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19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan

$800
$1,00020% Off
£607.46
£759.3220% Off
€694.67
€868.3420% Off
CA$1,117.72
CA$1,397.1520% Off
A$1,243.14
A$1,553.9320% Off
CHF 649.13
CHF 811.4120% Off
MX$15,127.74
MX$18,909.6820% Off
NOK 8,290.40
NOK 10,36320% Off
SEK 7,774.93
SEK 9,718.6620% Off
DKK 5,184.62
DKK 6,480.7820% Off
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About the Item

Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit! The top depicts the Japanese legendary Shiro Usagi (White Rabbit) who cleverly convinced the sharks to let him step on their backs to cross the great waters from Oki Islands to Cape Kita.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VS-030623-31stDibs: LU1778233161012

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