Two Koro Censers

Description:

Two KoroCensers, Japan, 20th century, one cloisonne, tripod, tubular form with two shishi-shaped handles, decorated with figures in two lobed panels over a ground with floral and foliate scroll design, the cover with openwork design with a shishi knob, "made in Japan" mark on base, ht. 17 3/4; and a bronze, globular, tripod form with two inverted U-shaped handles, decorated with lion masks in bas relief, lion head feet, and a standing qilin as the knob (now broken and detached),the cover with openwork cloud design, "Dai Nippon Kyoto" mark to base, ht. 14 1/2 in.
Estimate $100-200

loss of enamel, surface dirt and stains, scratches, loss of enamel.


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