A Small Earthenware Incense Burner
A Small Earthenware Incense Burner

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), GILT SEAL YABU MEIZAN

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A Small Earthenware Incense Burner
Meiji period (late 19th century), gilt seal Yabu Meizan
Of archaic Chinese form set on tripod feet and decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze with a continuous design of children playing various games, studying calligraphy and playing music, the shoulders and pierced cover painted with chrysanthemums, the feet decorated with stylized flowers and scrolling vines and framed with a band of chrysanthemums on the lower body, handles and finial painted with scrolling vines and surmounted with a precious jewel
3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) high

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