Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Floral Motif 9"H Games Along with a century old

Along with a century old warm patina this chest remains in  fine original antique condition

Tsutsugaki (筒描) is a Japanese technique of resist dying that involves drawing rice-paste designs on cloth

a type of sash typically worn around the waist with a Kimono

as well as paraphernalia for smoking

laughing monk has made him synonymous with the "Laughing Buddha" in the West

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Floral Motif 9"H Games Along with a century oldThis is a bronze Hibachi Brazer from the early Meiji era (1868 1912). This hibachi features various plates and flowers in six panels. It also features elephant handles. This type of indoor brazier was set with coals sitting on a thick bed of fire proof ash and used to heat a small area in a home. Sometimes a kettle or pan was placed on top to heat water for tea or grill small food items. Please note the small hole in the bottom. Height = 9" Diameter =