A silver Kirin
withdrawn
A silver koro (incense burner) and cover
Meiji Period
In the form of a kirin, the horned mythological creature cast prancing with one foreleg raised, looking alertly ahead, a section of the carapace shell on its back removable for the incense, the interior silver lined, stamped with two dates Jan 1st 1870 and Jan 1st 1895 and the initials JRM. 17cm x 20cm (6¾in x 7 7/8in). (2).
Estimate:
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY 150,000 - 230,000
US$ 1,500 - 2,300

Footnotes

  • 麒麟形銀香炉 無銘 明治時代

Lot heading

Silver and inlaid silver works of art
Various properties

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Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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