Pair of Large Fine Quality Late 19thc Japanese Meiji Bronze Elephant Incense Burners or Koro

A large superbly fine pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji bronze elephant incense burners or koro with pagoda temple covers.

This wonderful pair of incense burners consist of a pair of fine quality bronze and gilt bronze elephants with trunks aloft, the elephants carrying large pagoda temples on their backs, the two storey temples with intricate engraved decoration, windows, balconies and bronze and gilt bronze droplets.

The elephants both adorned with jewels and caparisoned with rich decorative saddlecloths consisting of superbly detailed relief dragon decoration with Greek key pattern design and droplets.

This superb pair of elephants are in very good condition for age with minimal losses, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Provenance: Titled private residence, Essex, England, UK.

Size:

Height: 31.5'' / 80cm

Width: 26'' / 66cm

Depth: 13.5'' / 34.5cm

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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