A Japanese Satsuma Koro [incense Burner]
Meiji period (late 19th century)
In the form of a drum held by three karako [Chinese style boys], decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt with two panels each depicting Chinese literati and cranes beside a stream, surrounded by two roundels of dragons in clouds and geometric patterns, the cover pierced and the finial in the form of further karako holding a fan
19.8cm. high
A Japanese Satsuma Koro [incense Burner]
Meiji period (late 19th century)
In the form of a drum held by three karako [Chinese style boys], decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt with two panels each depicting Chinese literati and cranes beside a stream, surrounded by two roundels of dragons in clouds and geometric patterns, the cover pierced and the finial in the form of further karako holding a fan
19.8cm. high
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