A massive bronze incense burner on dragon base
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Cast in sections and mounted on a large dragon base spouting water from its mouth, the central ovoid section finely cast on one side with a pair of peacocks and on the opposite side with the god of longevity riding on his flying crane and applied with large handles cast in the form of winged dragons, the cover with a large eagle perched on a rock, the eyes of the dragon gilt
95in. (241.3cm.) high
A massive bronze incense burner on dragon base
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Cast in sections and mounted on a large dragon base spouting water from its mouth, the central ovoid section finely cast on one side with a pair of peacocks and on the opposite side with the god of longevity riding on his flying crane and applied with large handles cast in the form of winged dragons, the cover with a large eagle perched on a rock, the eyes of the dragon gilt
95in. (241.3cm.) high