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Quality Japanese Bronze and Silver Koro .
Donald Allison Antiques
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Quality Japanese Bronze and Silver Koro .

19th century
For Sale by Donald Allison Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A high quality and unusual Japanese bronze koro with a pierced silver lid , the all round inlaid decoration in gold . The body is beautifully cast in bronze of excellent grade , although small in size it weighs 616 grams .

Perfect condition .

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Incense Burner to the 1880s.

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SA762899
Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

Description
A high quality and unusual Japanese bronze koro with a pierced silver lid , the all round inlaid decoration in gold .
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The body is beautifully cast in bronze of excellent grade , although small in size it weighs 616 grams.
Donald Allison Antiques

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Perfect condition .

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Incense Burner to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA762899
Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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A tripod dark bronze incense burner featuring gold inlaid phoenix bird motifs and a pierced silver lid.
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Donald Allison Antiques
Telephone 0796 1031 462
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The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2018
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A tripod dark bronze incense burner featuring gold inlaid phoenix bird motifs and a pierced silver lid.
Quality Japanese bronze and silver Koro .
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A tripod dark bronze incense burner featuring gold inlaid phoenix bird motifs and a pierced silver lid.
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A koro is a vessel traditionally used in Japan for burning incense during religious ceremonies, tea ceremonies, and private household rituals. While introduced via Buddhist traditions from China, Japanese metalworkers developed distinct forms, particularly during the Meiji period when artisans pivoted toward decorative exports.

Traditional Japanese censers often utilize cast bronze, copper alloys, or iron, paired with silver or gold inlays. Decorative metalworking techniques such as zogan (inlay) and chased metal details are combined with patination processes to create contrasting surface finishes.

Authentic Meiji period pieces demonstrate high-precision casting, hand-carved or inlaid metallic details, and balanced proportions. Artisans frequently integrated classical motifs, such as phoenixes or chrysanthemums, alongside hand-fitted pierced metal covers and maker marks near the base.

A metal censer serves as a refined accent piece on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard. The dark patinated metal and subtle metallic highlights integrate well with minimalist, gentlemans library, or eclectic interior schemes.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft microfiber cloth or camel-hair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or water, as these alter the historical dark patina on the bronze and accelerate the oxidisation of surrounding metal accents.
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