Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner Foo Dog & bird etching Usubata and lively composition beneath sweeping

and lively composition beneath sweeping willow branches

57" x 78" x 25" (Width x Height x Depth)

Markings:  "堺貞峰" likely Sakai Sadamine

Having been in storage for most of the past century this bowl remains in good antique condition with two small hairlines (see photos) and no chips

dyeing the cloth

Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner Foo Dog & bird etching Usubata and lively composition beneath sweepingThis is a Japanese bronze Koro or Incense burner. This koro is elaborately crowned with a shi shi (foo dog) over a cloud transom to let the smoke through. A beautiful eye catching statement piece. It stands 4" tall and 3. 5" wide with the handles. Other than an aged patina, some minor oxidation it remains in very good condition.