Meiji Brass Temple Censer with Samurai Warriors and Mythical Creature

An impressive large Meiji period Japanese brass temple censer,…
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An impressive large Meiji period Japanese brass temple censer, shibuichi worked inlaid silver and copper, foliate handles to the sides, the front decorated with two samurai warriors, one prostrating before the other, an eagle to the reverse, the lid surmounted with a mythical creature, aquatic creatures to the pierced base. Height 59 cm

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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