Bidspirit auction | Japanese Bronze Reticulated Lidded Figural

Japanese Bronze Reticulated Lidded Figural Censer - Japanese bronze reticulated censer, late 19th-20th century. Featuring elaborate molded depictions of figures alongside mythical beasts among openwork vining foliate forms and scrolling, wispy clouds. The lid topped with a dynamic phoenix finial. Atop a pierced tripod stand decorated with continuous floral motifs. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 25 1/2 in x diameter: 14 in. Condition: Wear commensurate with age and material. There is a complete loss to the left wing of the phoenix. There is a repaired break along one quadrant of the lid's rim as well as two repaired breaks along one of the feet along the base. Verdigris patination along the circumference, interior, and underside of the vessel. There are white accretions throughout the recessed areas, but primarily along the breast of the phoenix finial. Patination and tarnishing throughout. Dust and debris gathered along the recessed areas.