A shakudo and shibuichi tripod incense burner
Hattori Company, early 20th century
Of compressed ovoid shape with a wide sloping shoulder decorated in hirazogan with butterflies in inlay of gold, copper, bronze and shakudo on a shakudo ground, the underside with mixed metal lozenges reserved on a shibuichi ground and tapering supports accented with shakudo leafy bamboo stalks, the reticulated lid with silver-outlined petals centering a silver chrysanthemum bud finial, with the studio mark on the base
3 5/8in (9.3cm) high
4 7/8in (12.5cm)
Sold for
US$ 2,375
inc. premium
Category:
Asian Art
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