"Perfume Brule With Phoenix And Kirin, Bronze, Japan, Edo/meiji Era, 19th Century."
Perfume burner with lid and handles, in bronze. Decorated with floral ornaments, masks of mythical animals and relief representations of phoenix (Japanese: hōō: symbol of harmony, prosperity, its appearance announces the arrival of better and peaceful times) and qilin (Japanese: kirin: mythical animal having the features of a dragon, a deer, a fish or a lion, its appearance was considered a good omen, a symbol of virtue and justice).
Patinated bronze.
Japan, Edo/Meiji period, 19th century.
Height 24 cm, length 17.5 cm, width 10 cm.
Good condition, slightly curved on one of the feet. Free delivery in EU. ! I send packages by insured mail (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully. Payment by international bank transfer.