Bidspirit auction | Japanese Archaistic Bronze Censer and

Japanese Archaistic Bronze Censer and Cover with Bird Finial - A footed incense burner and cover crafted in an archaistic style. The vessel features a bulbous body supported by a high, flared pedestal foot. Two large loop handles flank the body, topped with zoomorphic heads and pendant tabs. The exterior surfaces of the body and foot are decorated in low relief with bands of stylized archaic patterns, including zoomorphic masks and scrolls. The domed lid is pierced with an openwork pattern of scrolling clouds to allow for the release of smoke. The lid is surmounted by a finial in the form of a perched bird. The item is made of cast bronze or a similar copper alloy. An incised mark reading JAPAN in block letters is present on the interior base. Height: 5.5 inches.