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Bronze Japanese Censer, Supported by Four Bronze Oni, Japan, 19th Century.
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Description
A very large scale bronze censor from the House of Pleasure Kukimanji, on the Second Block of Edocho in Shin Yoshiwara District, .
Supported by four bronze Oni. 1 2 3 Japan, 2nd Quarter 19th Century
The Japanese oni is a supernatural creature often inadequately translated into English as demon or ogre.
height: 23 in. 58.5 cm., width: 45 in. 114 cm., depth: 26 in. 66cm.
From the estate of Former U.S. Secretary of State, George Shultz and his wife, socialite and philanthropist, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz. -
More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 19th Century Materials: bronze; cast bronze Condition: Good. Good condition; wear consistent with age and use; desirable patina, some imperfections. Styles / Movements: Traditional Book References: Reider, Noriko T. ,Japanese Demon Lore: Oni from Ancient Times to the Present, xviii–xxvi. University Press of Colorado, 2010. News references: George Shultz, statesman and Stanford scholar, dies at 100, Stanford News, February 7, 2021 https://news.stanford.edu/2021/02/07/george-shultz-statesman-stanford-scholar-dies-100/ Dealer Reference #: JG-389 Incollect Reference #: 595223 -
Dimensions
W. 45 in; H. 23 in; D. 26 in; W. 114.3 cm; H. 58.42 cm; D. 66.04 cm;
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