A Fine Mixed-Metal Incense Burner and Cover, Koro

A Fine Mixed-Metal Incense Burner and Cover, Koro

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

of rectangular section raised on four elephant-head feet, the main body decorated with two rectangular panels, each inlaid with mixed-metal decoration showing birds, butterflies and floral blossoms, against a reticulated ground filled with flower heads, flanked by a pair of dragon-form handles, the neck incised with a T border, together with a silvered metal interior, the rectangular cover with similar openworked floral design, surmounted by a kirin-form finial, the underside bearing a two-character maker's mark.
Height overall 6 1/8 in,. 16 cm.
Asian Art
Presenting in overall good stable condition. Having old polish to the surface, alongside some pale mineralization, particularly to the handles and center of one panel. The cover with a slight indentation, not impacting the overall impression of the work. Liner present, showing some minor indentations and surface scratching. Additional images available upon request.