A PAIR OF MOULDED IMARI 'ELEPHANT' KORO (INCENSE BURNERS) Meiji period, 19th century (6)

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A PAIR OF MOULDED IMARI 'ELEPHANT' KORO (INCENSE BURNERS) Meiji period, 19th century Each modelled standing with the head turned to the left and with well defined wrinkled hide, dressed in elaborate trappings and saddle cloths decorated with mythical characters beneath pine, supporting a separate square incense container decorated with figural panels, the covers surmounted by karashishi finials, all in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt. 19.5cm (7 5/8in) high. (6). Footnotes: 明治時代十九世紀伊萬里象形爐一對 Provenance: Purchased from Van Spengen, Hilversum, 2nd September 2016 (collector's notes). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A PAIR OF MOULDED IMARI 'ELEPHANT' KORO (INCENSE BURNERS) Meiji period, 19th century (6)

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