April Gallery Auction
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3411
Japanese Bronze Censer
Estimate: $500 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer with Lion-Form Handles and Dragon Decoration.
The censer of globular form raised on three slender legs, the body cast in relief with a sinuous dragon amid clouds, flanked by a pair of lion-form handles modeled in high relief, the neck with a stepped rim, the surface of rich dark brown patina. The dynamic interplay between the dragon and guardian figures reflects a decorative vocabulary associated with protection and auspicious power, characteristic of Meiji-period metalwork.
{Approximate dimensions: H 13 1/4 inches x W 12 1/8 inches (33.7 x 30.8 cm)}
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Property of a Central Coast Estate.
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