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What is a censer used for?
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A censer is a vessel used for burning incense. Censers are usually filled with sand or ash to support sticks of incense, or a piece of fragrant wood can be burned on top. They sometimes have covers to disperse the smoke.
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Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan
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1930's, Japan.
The censer, koro, gracefully modeled as a phoenix in flight, and glazed in bold and
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Tripod Censer, Koro, Meiji period, Early 20th Century, Japan
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period, circa 1900, Japan.
The censer, koro, with a compressed body supported by three elegantly
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Small Japanese Cloisonné Censer, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
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A small and delightful Japanese cloisonné and goldstone tripod incense burner and cover, Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan
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, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.
The censer boldly modeled as the legendary Takarabune, or
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Vintage 1910s Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
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A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Deer Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
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An elegant and ethereal Japanese bronze censer, koro, in the form of a deer, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The deer is portrayed standing upon thin, spindly legs, one leg ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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Tibetan Rock Crystal Covered Bowl with Gilt Silver Filigree Mounts, Modern
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Japanese Bronze Deer Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
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An elegant and ethereal Japanese bronze censer, koro, in the form of a deer, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Kinkozan Satsuma Plate with Miniature Figures, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
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A very finely painted Japanese Satsuma plate with miniature figural paintings, signed Kinkozan for the Kinkozan workshops, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Sutra Box with Peony Mon, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
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A Japanese maik-e decorated black lacquer sutra box, kyobako, with peony mon design, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
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Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan
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A very finely cast Japanese bronze water coupe in the form of the courtesan Eguchi riding an elephant, signed Kazutada, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
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Bronze
Six Kinkozan Bowls with Birds and Flowers of the Months, Meiji Period, Japan
By Kinkozan
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A very fine partial set of six Japanese Satsuma bowls decorated with flowers and birds of the months, signed Kinkozan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The set of six exquisitely pa...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Burmese Reclining Buddha, Carved, Lacquered and Gilt Wood, circa 1970's
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A charming vintage Burmese Mandalay Style carved, lacquered, and gilt wood figure of a reclining Buddha, 1970's, Burma.
The delightful Buddha figure is portrayed resting comfortably...
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Vintage 1970s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
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