An Unusual Japanese Gilt Bronze Censer on Carved Wood Stand

Meiji period (1868-1912), archaic pattern to handles and legs, stylized chilong dragon roundels to both front and back sides of censer body, raised on four shaped legs, with a four character seal to underside, detailed foo lion finial to bronze dome reticulated cover, presented on an elaborately carved domed fitted stand with butterflies to corners, clouds between, and a chilong dragon to center.

HOA 20 in., Censer with cover 17 1/2 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Good estate condition; some rubbing and loss to gilt; general light nicks and spots to surface; foo lion finial with some glue or adhesive to feet.