Japanese Bronze Dragon Hibachi with Monkeys, Meiji
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 816333
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 816333
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$1,800.00
$1,800
One of the most spectacular Japanese bronze hibachi's ever encountered and quite unusual in every way. Massive and weighing a solid 18 lbs. this hibachi features a well sculpted dragon that clutches the celestial pearl of wisdom that effort-sly glides about the wind that whips about its body, three monkeys in varying poses or positions support this cauldron-like monstrosity. The dragon wraps completely around the hibachi and is striking in its detail; tendrils and spine protrude and the head swings out from the side. This unique treasure displays a fair amount of verdigris that is both attractive and serves as a testament of its great age. Condition is excellent, save a 'L' shaped stress crack at the lip that is about 4.5 cm long; this is due the shrinkage of the bronze. There is a slight depression of the lip at the crack-line. It is obvious that this hibachi was indeed used for its intended purpose of heating a Japanese home and is unlike many others that display a lifeless pristine never used quality, rustic, and is well defined in terms of artistry and presentation. There is a mark that reads Da' Nippon and is dated to the early Meiji period C. 1870's. The hibachi measures 10" (25.4 cm) high by 11" (27.9 cm)wide.
One of the most spectacular Japanese bronze hibachi's ever encountered and quite unusual in every way. Massive and weighing a solid 18 lbs. this hibachi features a well sculpted dragon that clutches the celestial pearl of wisdom that effort-sly glides about the wind that whips about its body, three monkeys in varying poses or positions support this cauldron-like monstrosity. The dragon wraps completely around the hibachi and is striking in its detail; tendrils and spine protrude and the head swings out from the side. This unique treasure displays a fair amount of verdigris that is both attractive and serves as a testament of its great age. Condition is excellent, save a 'L' shaped stress crack at the lip that is about 4.5 cm long; this is due the shrinkage of the bronze. There is a slight depression of the lip at the crack-line. It is obvious that this hibachi was indeed used for its intended purpose of heating a Japanese home and is unlike many others that display a lifeless pristine never used quality, rustic, and is well defined in terms of artistry and presentation. There is a mark that reads Da' Nippon and is dated to the early Meiji period C. 1870's. The hibachi measures 10" (25.4 cm) high by 11" (27.9 cm)wide.
