Asian Art

November 30December 05, 2019
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LOT 252

Lot 252

A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period

A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
Lot 252 Details
A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period

日本 明治時期 銅加琺瑯彩浮雕大香爐

Comprised of a central koro censer flanked by winged dragon handles and raised by two sinuous dragons rising from turbulent waves, topped by a perched eagle as the cover finial; cast in three separate removable sections, the bronze of warm brown patina with areas of enamel decoration
overall height 75.6 in — 192 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period
  • A Massive Bronze 'Dragons' Incense Burner, Meiji Period

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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