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Antique Buddha Museum Statues
Vintage Japanese Kirin Dragon Phoenix Bronze Incense Burner Koro Libation Censer 麒麟香炉
Vintage Japanese Bronze Koro

Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰

Libation Cup / Incense Burner

Circa: Showa, 1950s' and earlier
H 14.5 in. (37cm), W 9 in. (23cm), D 6.5 in. (16.5cm)
Excellent condition!
A copper-tinted bronze libation cup ornate in the tradition of ancient Chinese ritual bronzes. The finely cast vessel is layered with hand-chased details, illuminated by a stunning kirin finial on the top, and guarded by two lion heads on the lid. The oval-shaped koro is graciously proportioned. The variant of eloquence shows two elaborated male phoenixes 鳳 flanking outward for handles. Four embossed dragons are wrapping around the sides; below which emerge four flared legs in the form of female phoenixes 凰, splaying outward above a round corner rectangular pedestal. The crisp interlocking figures on this vessel are among the finest of their kind. The censer is glistened by metallic motifs with a luscious patina. It appears well used with the residue of incense ashes on the inside. Exceedingly heavy at 12 lbs, the reddish-bronze censer is in excellent condition.

Private Collection

Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰
Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰
Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰
Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰
Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰
Kirin Phoenix 麒麟 鳳凰

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