Lacquer melon-form censer, koro
Japan
Azuchi-Momoyama (1568-1600) or early Edo Period (1603-1868)
In melon form with six lobes, decorated with pine tree and oranges in gold lacquer against a deep brown/black ground, with a fitted gilt copper lid of open basketweave design. With lid, 8cm high, 10cm diameter. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
Catalogue 153.
Japan
Azuchi-Momoyama (1568-1600) or early Edo Period (1603-1868)
In melon form with six lobes, decorated with pine tree and oranges in gold lacquer against a deep brown/black ground, with a fitted gilt copper lid of open basketweave design. With lid, 8cm high, 10cm diameter. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
Catalogue 153.
Japan
Azuchi-Momoyama (1568-1600) or early Edo Period (1603-1868)
In melon form with six lobes, decorated with pine tree and oranges in gold lacquer against a deep brown/black ground, with a fitted gilt copper lid of open basketweave design. With lid, 8cm high, 10cm diameter. Together with a Japanese wooden box.
Catalogue 153.