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A BRONZE KORO (INCENSE BURNER) AND A VASE
Showa era (1926-1989), early 20th century
The incense burner of squat ovoid form set on tripod feet and with
two loop handles, finished in a mottled reddish-brown patina, signed
on the underside with an illegible seal; the flower vase of usubata
form with a cylindrical body and a wide rim, finished in a reddish-
brown patina
US$800 - 1,200
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A BRONZE VASE
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Of modified double gourd form, the lower section in shaped as a bell
and decorated with a dragon in clouds in relief, finished in a greenish-
brown patina with flashes of red
10 1/2in (26.6cm) high
US$800 - 1,200
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MYOCHIN MUNEHATA (ACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY)
An inlaid iron koro (incense burner)
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Forged in iron and carved with a writhing dragon clutching a sacred
jewel, the pierced cover with a second dragon in clouds, with gold
and silver inlays, signed Myochin Munehata saku, with a copper liner
3 1/8in (7.9cm) high
US$2,500 - 3,500
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