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Lot 215*
A hammered iron koro (incense burner) and cover in the form of a resting eagle Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
16 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £12,562.50 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA hammered iron koro (incense burner) and cover in the form of a resting eagle
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Naturalistically and elegantly rendered as a compact composition, the details of the feathers, wings and tail finely chiselled, both its feet drawn in and talons visible from the underside, a detachable perforated section of plumage on its back forming the cover, its eyes inlaid in gilt with black pupils; unsigned. 9.5cm x 16.5cm (3¾in x 6½in). (2).
Naturalistically and elegantly rendered as a compact composition, the details of the feathers, wings and tail finely chiselled, both its feet drawn in and talons visible from the underside, a detachable perforated section of plumage on its back forming the cover, its eyes inlaid in gilt with black pupils; unsigned. 9.5cm x 16.5cm (3¾in x 6½in). (2).
























