Six Panel Gold & Silver Censer

JAPANESE 1970's

A Genuine 1970's Takaoka copper bronze Koro ( censer).

A magnificent six panel censer standing on three feet.
The collar bordered with lace fret lappets in silver metal, under each a vertical rectangular panel bordered in gold.
The backgrounds of each being scrolling curlicues.
Each with a different portrayal in burnished gold and silver gilts.
Dragon, Peony, Phoenix, Chrysanthemum, Shishi, Kuzu.
The cover an eagle in silver and gold metalwork, wings outstretched standing on a branch bearing plum flowers and buds. Lace work panel under in silver metal.

This superb censer cast using the lost wax method.

Made by: Komeno Murehiro. with Signed Cert

Condition: Excellent. No damage. No repairs.

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Depending on your computer monitor / phone / etc colour may vary to actual.
Dimensions are maximum measurements

Height About: 20.5 cm
Width About: 14.2 cm
Weight About: 2. kgs

A$1500

Takaoka Copperware
The history of Takaoka copperware began in 1609 when the second lord of the Kaga domain, Maeda Toshinaga, founded the town of Takaoka. He invited seven copper craftsmen from the western metalworkers' district in Tonami village to come to Takaoka and gave them special protections.
This was the beginning of the metalworkers' district, Kanayamachi, in Takaoka.