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Large Antique Japanese Meiji Mythical Beast Bronze Censer

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Large Antique Japanese Meiji Mythical Beast Bronze Censer

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DESCRIPTION: Antique Meiji bronze censer fashioned as a tripod cauldron featuring four high relief images of mythical beasts including a dragon, a qilin, a fenghuang (Chinese phoenix), and a minogame ("straw coat turtle"). Piece is adorned with four removable blossoming branches on its side and is crowned with a pierced lid surmounted by a snarling komainu ("foo dog"). Piece is embellished with a circular base supporting legs crafted as flowering trees supporting birds in high relief and is finished with iridescent accents on lid and side.
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Japan
DIMENSIONS: H: 26.25" W: 15.5" L: 20"

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CONDITION: Minor wear and scuffs consistent with age and use. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.

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Large Antique Japanese Meiji Mythical Beast Bronze Censer

Name: Large Antique Japanese Meiji Mythical Beast Bronze Censer
SKU: 156008598
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

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