Bidspirit Auktion | Monumental bronze incense burner decorated

Monumental bronze incense burner decorated with birds and dragons – JAPAN 19th century - Monumental patinated bronze censer with an ovoid body on a tall, truncated conical pedestal and a circular base supported by ornamental feet. The body features large relief cartouches depicting waterfowl among lotuses and vegetation, set against a background of incised geometric decoration, and zoomorphic side handles in the form of dragons. The stepped lid is surmounted by a bird of prey with outstretched wings. The pedestal incorporates engraved vegetal and decorative motifs. Dimensions: 163 × 50 × 40 cm.