Incense Burner in Form of a Praying Mantis, Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Iron, gold, lining of silver, H. 3 1/3 in. (8.9 cm); L. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Metalwork, Articulated forms first made as novelties for samurai became popular items in the export market.
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Incense Burner, Form, Praying Mantis, Meiji period, 1868–1912, 19th century, Japan, Iron, gold, lining, silver, H, 3 1/3, 8.9 cm, L, 6, 15.2, Metalwork, Articulated forms, first, novelties, samurai, popular items, export market
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