Japan, Edo period, late 18th - early 19th century | Baku

Japan
Edo period, late 18th - early 19th century
Baku

carved wood, pigment and bronze
decorated in coloured pigment with bronze lining for incense
25 by 40cm., 9⅞ by 15¾in.

Condition Report:
As can be seen in the photographs, there is some surface wear overall, including chips and cracks, and rubbing to the bronze lotus censer, the bronze censer lacking its cover.

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