Large bronze incense burner, koro

JAPAN - 19th century

Estimate : 8 000 - 12 000 €

Sold 8 000 €

Large bronze incense burner, koro in patinated bronze with sinuous dragon motif spitting out an imposing bronze covered vase presented on a jet of water spouting from the dragon’s mouth. The covered vase is flanked on either side by two dragon-shaped handles. The lid features a rocky mountain with snakes and an eagle perched on top. The vase is embellished on the body with a light relief decoration on a Greek background.

Signature inside: Tsuda Satsuma

Total height: 217 cm
Width: 84 cm
Depth: 55 cm

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