Japan, Meiji period, late 19th century | Incense Burner in the form of a Baku

Japan
Meiji period, late 19th century
Incense Burner in the form of a Baku

lacquer, pigment, oil litharge, wood and pierced silver
22 by 48 by 37cm., 8⅝ by 18⅞ by 14½in.

Condition Report:
Overall there is some surface wear, including small chips, some small losses and lifting with associated cracking, the wood stand with surface wear including chips, dents, rubbing to lacquer and a split to the centre.

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