Japanese Works of Art - 21st May 2019
Lot 227
A JAPANESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400
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Description
A JAPANESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, KORO
MEIJI 1868-1912
Shaped as a small rabbit with short fangs and elongated ears, with stylised clouds incised over its plump body, possibly as a reference to the Moon Rabbit, with an oval lid on its back, a two character signature in a square cartouche underneath, 12cm. (2)