Lot 216

19th C. Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Dragon & Immortal

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19th C. Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Dragon & Immortal
19th C. Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Dragon & Immortal
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19th C. Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Dragon & Immortal

Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Starting Bid: $450

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji era, ca. 19th century CE. An elaborate leaded bronze censer and sculptural centerpiece formed with a domed, pierced lid designed to release incense smoke, the surface cast in low relief with swirling cloud motifs. A large three clawed dragon coils along one side, while above stands a dynamic male Immortal figure holding a raised vessel, his expression animated as if reacting to the liquid about to spill. His draped robes billow with a sense of movement, and his other hand once held an object now lost. The lid rests on a five legged support over an integral pedestal base, centered with an archaic character mark. Notably, the interior incense bowl is no longer present. Size: 13" W x 22.3" H (33 cm x 56.6 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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Item # 195112

  • Condition: Missing the primary incense holding vessel, with the domed lid now resting directly on the support rim rather than its intended interior container. The figure's arm holding the pot shows a break and has been reattached with a brass peg, the wrist fits loosely and does not sit flush. The secondary hand is missing its original object. The surface shows a dark, even patina with areas of wear and minor abrasions, but the metal remains stable. Even with these condition points, the piece retains a strong presence and remains visually compelling!

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000