![Meiji period Japanese silver dragon-form incense burner or censer, estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/A-Massive-Japanese-Silver-Incense-Burner_Heritage-Auctions.jpeg)
DALLAS — The Japanese silver incense burner that leads Heritage Auctions‘ Tuesday, May 16 Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu Signature® Auction is a giant among dragons. Created from nearly 45 pounds of 99% pure silver and accented with eyes of more than 22k gold, the piece, which hails from the Meiji period, holds an estimate of $50,000-$70,000 and is steeped in mystery. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.