Meiji Bronze Censer with Fantail Goldfish

A large and heavy Japanese Meiji period bronze censer (k'ro),…
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A large and heavy Japanese Meiji period bronze censer (k'ro), squat circular shape raised on three short feet, cast in high relief with five fantail goldfish. Nine-character seal mark under the base on insert panel. Diameter 33 cm, height 25 cm. With old wooden stand (cracked). Provenance: Our vendor's mother purchased in the UK circa 1960s.

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.