Antique Meiji Brronze Incense Burner

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Tang Bronze incensor for burning amber or resin. Lost wax cast with the carbon core largely inside still. A small … Read more Tang Bronze incensor for burning amber or resin. Lost wax cast with the carbon core largely inside still. A small area is open to add resins to burn, see detailed photos of the interior. Distinctive beads ornament the body, carrying the design into the bulging eyes and beaded toes of each foot. Around the lid on the crest of the back is a circle of bead settings filled with crystal beads. Oxidized patina over the whole, with copper details defining each leg. Beautiful little sculpture with a chop signature on the bottom, Small Wind studio. The measurements are
3.4" tall and 5.5" by 3" overall. See less