Fine quality Japanese Meiji silver incense burner, ca 1890. Barrel-form with solid top and bottom and open sides; applied chrysanthemums heightened with gold and silver. Cover oval and flush; finial in form of big loosely-tied bow with tassels. Ends plain and studded; copper and gold ornament with central mons encircled by two scaly, taloned dragons. Scrolled cradle mounted to pillar with brackets on four scroll supports. Applied leafing and flowering tendrils. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition with deep patina and nice toning. Rocks slightly.

Dimensions: H 10 1/2 x W 5 3/8 x D 6 in. Weight: 39 troy ounces. #BZ647