An Inlaid Iron Koro [Incense Burner]
An Inlaid Iron Koro [Incense Burner]

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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An Inlaid Iron Koro [Incense Burner]
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
On four lappet feet and with applied handles, the body decorated in gold and silver nunomezogan with geometric designs surrounding two panels inlaid in gold, silver and shibuichi with birds among foliage, the cover surmounted by a finial of a sennin, gilt lining
21.5cm. wide

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