A BRONZE CENSER, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

h cm 14 x l cm 20

Of square section, it rests on four feet ending in ruyi; the central body is decorated in relief with geometric motifs and is interrupted on the four sides by reserves containing fantastic animals, namely a dragon among clouds, a kirin among waves, a phoenix in flight, and a tortoise. The base bears a mark.