An impressive incense burner in the form of a red-capped crane | Meiji period, late 19th century

An impressive incense burner in the form of a red-capped crane

Meiji period, late 19^th century

the graceful standing crane realistically rendered in gold, black and red hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a kinji ground, inlaid glass eyes, its back with a removable pierced lacquer cover opening to reveal a silver liner, nashiji interior, the lacquered bronze legs detachable, wood stand

101 cm., 39¾ in. high