A bronze koro (incense burner) and cover
19th century
In the form of two geese, nestled against each other, side by side, their heads turned in opposing directions, the perforated plumage of one detachable for the incense, unsigned; with wood storage box, the inside of the lid with a long inscription alleging that the incense burner belonged to Matsudaira Dewa no Kami Shosho Daien Fumai Daikoji (1751-1818), the Lord of Chidori castle in Kamedazan, Izumo province. 22½cm (8 7/8in). (3).
Sold for
£1,500
inc. premium
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Category:
Asian Art
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Japanese Art
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