Live Auction 7663Fasque The Scottish Seat of the Gladstones
A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNERS]
Lot 88 The large number of Japanese items at Fasque were all acquired by Sir John Gladstone, 3rd Baronet, (1852-1926) on a visit to Japan during the 1890s, shortly after he had succeeded to the Baronetcy and moved to Fasque. According to family legend, many of the boxes of objects he brought back were never unpacked during his lifetime, which may account for the fine condition that they are in.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNERS]

MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Closed7 May 2008

Price Realised

GBP 1,625

Considering selling a similar item?

Discover its value with a complimentary estimate from our specialists.

More Information

How to sell

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE KORO [INCENSE BURNERS]
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Cast in high and low relief with Chinese figurative scenes
12½ in. (32 cm.) high (2)

Acquired by Sir John Gladstone, 3rd Baronet, (1852-1926) on a visit to Japan, circa 1890.