This antique Japanese bronze item is an incense burner, also known as a koro (Japan incense).
These functional art pieces were particularly popular during the Meiji period (1868–1912) and were often crafted in the shape of birds like geese or ducks.
Design:The piece is shaped like agoosewith an arched neck and an openbeak.
Function:The bird's body acts as a vessel for incense. When lit inside, the smoke rises through the long neck and flows out through theopen beak, creating a beautiful visual effect.
Base:The goose stands on a circular platform supported by a decorativetripod base. These bases often feature intricate carvings, sometimes incorporating mythical elements like dragon or lion-like feet.
Material:It is made ofbronze, typically finished with a dark, aged patina. High-quality versions from this era may include detailed engravings to represent individual feathers.
These bronze sculptures were highly prized in 19th-century Japan and became popular collector's items in the West during the late 1800s.
Height:38 cm
Weight:3200 g
Base Dimensions:20 x 17 cm
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