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A HIRADO PORCELAIN KORO (INCENSE BURNER) A HIRADO PORCELAIN SUITEKI (WATER DROPPER)
Edo period (19th century) Edo period (19th century)

Formed as a minogame (bushy-tailed tortoise), with its head raised, Modeled as a minogame (bushy-tailed tortoise) and decorated in blue
the reticulated carapace and the bushy tail painted in brown iron oxide and brown enamels
6in (15.2cm) wide 4 5/8in (11.4cm) wide
$1,000 - 1,500 $800 - 1,200

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