1900 - Antique Japanese Incense Burner - Kirin - Dragon Horse
Authentic antique Japanese copper hand-crafted incense burner from the latter Meiji Period, c.1900. A great looking incense burner depicting the mythical dragon-horse beast - the kirin.
Very good condition and a handsome copper figurine that would look great on display, bellowing out the incense of your liking. Please see and judge from photos provided. No flaws to note of.
11 cm in length from head to tail and 11 cm high, weighing a total of 325 grams.
A magnificent Japanese kirin incense burner dating to c.1900, embodying one of Japan’s most revered mythical creatures. The kirin has long been celebrated as a powerful symbol of good fortune, prosperity, peace, and positive energy, believed to bring blessings and protection to those in its presence. Rarely appearing except in times of harmony and benevolent leadership, the kirin represents all that is auspicious and noble. More than a striking antique, this exceptional incense burner is a wonderful symbol of good luck, happiness, and prosperity — a meaningful addition to any home or Japanese art collection.
