MONUMENTAL PERFUME BURNER JAPAN MEIJI - Lot 115

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MONUMENTAL PERFUME BURNER JAPAN MEIJI - Lot 115
MONUMENTAL PERFUME BURNER JAPAN MEIJI In patinated and richly chiseled bronze. This incense burner is composed of a cover surmounted by a protective samurai; the body decorated with two medallions representing on one side a samurai scene, and sacred birds on the other, surrounded by two handles with dragons; resting on a base with double struts with cambered feet decorated with dogs of Fo. Stamp on the base of the body and on the pedestal. Provenance: private collection from Luxembourg This incense burner is a refined bronze artefact made in Japan and intended to be exported to Europe and the USA, where such objects were highly appreciated and constantly exhibited in the Japanese pavilions of the world's major exhibitions. 19th century, Meiji period. Dimensions: H: 155; D: 47 cm
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