A BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNER], SIGNED KYOTO KURODA ZO, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNER], SIGNED KYOTO KURODA ZO, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

the three-legged koro with cranes in silver and shakudo on a richly patinated ground, silver cover pierced with chrysanthemums, silver liner
15 cm., 6⅛ in. diam.

Condition Report:
- Some slight old wear to the patination.

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