A Japanese bronze tripod koro

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A Japanese bronze tripod koro
with upright handles and three short feet, moulded around the shoulder with Buddhistic lion masks -- 3½in. (9cm.) wide, 18th Century; and a waisted lozenge shaped bronze vase decorated in silver and gilt with stylised guei dragons and archaic motifs -- 8¼in. (21cm.) high, (old wear).
See Colour Plate 1. (2)

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