Perfume burner - Patinated bronze

Very beautiful patinated bronze Meiji-era scent burner (1868-1912) of exceptional craftsmanship. The bulbous body features a rich high-relief decoration depicting legendary imperial dragons moving among clouds and waves. The lid is crowned by a Foo dog sculpture. The base of the object bears a Japanese workshop seal within a festooned rectangular cartouche. In good condition. The lid fits with some difficulty.

Estimate:£126.91

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