Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner w/ Foo Dog & Thick Handles 5" Buddhist This was high fired for

This was high fired for lasting durability

The wear on the lid matches where the silk cloth knot would have rubbed off the gold maki-e dust exposing the traditional red line lacquer used to catch the gold dust

A related process is to apply the paste through a stencil

this tray remains overall in very fine condition

Daikokuten standing on rice bales with mallet and halo — 大黒天像 (Daikokuten-zō)

Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner w/ Foo Dog & Thick Handles 5" Buddhist This was high fired forThis is a Japanese bronze Koro or Incense burner. This koro is elaborately crowned with a shi shi (foo dog) over a cloud transom to let the smoke through. A beautiful eye catching statement piece. It stands 6. 5" tall and 4" wide with the handles. Other than an aged patina, some minor oxidation it remains in very good condition.