Censer, Koro - Bronze - Very fine peacock censer - including tomobako - Japan - 19th century
Beautifully elaborated and highly detailed peacock censer Peacocks in traditional Japanese art have religious and auspicious symbolism. Because of the multiplicity of “eyes” on the tail feathers, peacocks were also associated with fecundity, a large and healthy family, and wealth in general. With tomobako. Dimensions: 40 x 9,7 x 17 cm Good condition; there are signs of wear from age and normal use, old tip of tail repair, marks, scratches, rubbing; for condition, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast delivering.
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Beautifully elaborated and highly detailed peacock censer Peacocks in traditional Japanese art have religious and auspicious symbolism. Because of the multiplicity of “eyes” on the tail feathers, peacocks were also associated with fecundity, a large and healthy family, and wealth in general. With tomobako. Dimensions: 40 x 9,7 x 17 cm Good condition; there are signs of wear from age and normal use, old tip of tail repair, marks, scratches, rubbing; for condition, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast delivering.