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Antique Japanese bronze incense burner, in the form of a bird

$4,200
£3,189.16
€3,647.04
CA$5,868.01
A$6,526.51
CHF 3,407.94
MX$79,420.65
NOK 43,524.58
SEK 40,818.38
DKK 27,219.27
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About the Item

Antique Japanese bronze incense burner, in the form of a bird perched on one foot on a tall rocky outcropping, the bird’s head looking back with open mouth and pierced removable wings revealing the incense chamber, the left foot partially clenched, gilt highlights on the rock and the bird’s head. 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji Period (1868-1911)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor signs of wear otherwise excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-NG810171stDibs: LU1778236759842

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