A SILVER INCENSE BURNER OF AN EGRET
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
The silver incense burner finely cast and chiseled in the form of an egret perched on a large lotus leaf, the back of the egret opening to reveal the interior, the eyes embellished with inlaid gilt and shakudo
11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high
A SILVER INCENSE BURNER OF AN EGRET
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
The silver incense burner finely cast and chiseled in the form of an egret perched on a large lotus leaf, the back of the egret opening to reveal the interior, the eyes embellished with inlaid gilt and shakudo
11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high