A Japanese Export parcel-gilt silver incense burner, Goto Kobun, late 19th century

the pedestal foot with openwork knop cast with flowering branches, the spherical body with panels of mythical creatures and clouds on matted ground, the pierced cover with dragons and a fully-modeled finial, interior with removable bowl

stem pushed down on one side, excess solder at points where rings and finial applied, underneath base, and inside bowl of base (not repairs, just from construction), bowl with a few minor dings, otherwise good
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