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Fine Patinated Bronze Small Footed Censor Koro with Mice late Meiji, circa 1900

$ 224.4

Availability: 33 in stock
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Condition: Fine and Original Throughout - Superb Patina
  • Maker: unknown
  • Color: patinated bronze
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Primary Material: Bronze

    Description

    Rare Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Small Footed Koro
    Decorated With Realistically Sculpted Mice
    Wonderful late Meiji period bronze incense burner in the form of an archaic box on cast feet with shishi masks.
    Tiny animated mice with upraised paws perch on shoulders of the box, while a third serves as finial for the pierced cover.  Please zoom in to appreciate detailed modelling of the castings highlighted with delicate incising.
    Fine patina displaying only shelf wear at undersides of feet consistent with age.
    3 1/2" (8.9cm) high x 4 3/4" (12cm) wide x 2 3/8" (6cm) deep
    9.5 ounces or 271 grams
    CONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED AND SHIPPED WORLDWIDE