A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNERS]

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The large number of Japanese items at Fasque were all acquired by Sir John Gladstone, 3rd Baronet, (1852-1926) on a visit to Japan during the 1890s, shortly after he had succeeded to the Baronetcy and moved to Fasque. According to family legend, many of the boxes of objects he brought back were never unpacked during his lifetime, which may account for the fine condition that they are in.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNERS]

MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNERS]
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Cast in high and low relief with Chinese figurative scenes
12½ in. (32 cm.) high (2)

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Acquired by Sir John Gladstone, 3rd Baronet, (1852-1926) on a visit to Japan, circa 1890.

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.