An impressive bronze Japanese temple censer or incense burner having incised decoration of fantasy landscape with twin dragon handles on four carp base with samurai figure atop, possibly relating to the mythology of Sakata Kaido-maru (kintaro) 65cm tall Meiji period Figural cover with missing mounts to corners,figure slightly loose,one arm loose,fixing screws replaced,two dragon handles are loose and wired in place,replacement screws, one dragon with head section missing,other depletions,some small losses to sea serpants at base, two fixing pins missing to underside.
An impressive bronze Japanese temple censer or incense burner having incised decoration of fantasy landscape with twin dragon handles on four carp base with samurai figure atop, possibly relating to the mythology of Sakata Kaido-maru (kintaro) 65cm tall Meiji period Figural cover with missing mounts to corners,figure slightly loose,one arm loose,fixing screws replaced,two dragon handles are loose and wired in place,replacement screws, one dragon with head section missing,other depletions,some small losses to sea serpants at base, two fixing pins missing to underside.
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