Lot Essay
For similar work signed by Setsuho Hidetomo, see Murata Masayuki, ed., Bakumatsu Meiji no kinko (Japanese metalwork of the late Edo and Meiji periods), Rokusho 32 (Kyoto: Maria Shobo, Ltd., 2007), p. 55.
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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An enamelled-silver incense burner
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The globular body set on three feet, the body and cover deeply carved with various chrysanthemums, leaves and flying butterflies, some of the details applied with polychrome enamels and gold inlays, the pierced cover set with a chrysanthemum bud, the detachable compartment lined with silver
5in. (12.7cm.) high
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The globular body set on three feet, the body and cover deeply carved with various chrysanthemums, leaves and flying butterflies, some of the details applied with polychrome enamels and gold inlays, the pierced cover set with a chrysanthemum bud, the detachable compartment lined with silver
5in. (12.7cm.) high