Japanese Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 234
A JAPANESE BRONZE KIRIN KORO (INCENSE BURNER) AND COVER
Estimate £250 - £350
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Description
A JAPANESE BRONZE KIRIN KORO (INCENSE BURNER) AND COVER
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
The mythical beast depicted reclining, with its head turned to the back and menacingly baring its fangs, 25.7cm. (2)
Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.