A Japanese satsuma censer and cover
19th Century, signed Hododa
On four short feet, the lower section with bulbous quatrefoil sides, rising towards a rectangular, tapering upper section, painted and gilt all over with figures of monks, ladies and gentlemen, the pierced cover with chrysanthemum-shaped finial, the sides applied with square handles, minor losses to the gilt
28.5 cm. high, on wood stand
A Japanese satsuma censer and cover
19th Century, signed Hododa
On four short feet, the lower section with bulbous quatrefoil sides, rising towards a rectangular, tapering upper section, painted and gilt all over with figures of monks, ladies and gentlemen, the pierced cover with chrysanthemum-shaped finial, the sides applied with square handles, minor losses to the gilt
28.5 cm. high, on wood stand