Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1900 Bronze Hibachi 12” Metalwork 75" wide (25

75" wide (25

The principal face depicts a bijin-ga (美人画) — a court beauty in formal dress amid a mountain landscape of bamboo

Most of the images below have been shot in candle light to reveal the multiple shades and reflections of gold used in the creation of this artifact

yet he remained steadfast in his commitment to excellence

Each part is 19 3/4" tall

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1900 Bronze Hibachi 12” Metalwork 75" wide (25This is an antique Japanese bronze hibachi likely from the Meiji era (1868 1912). The bronze is beautifully patina decorated with silver along the top and overall done in the shape of a persimmon. The handles are very robust, making this heavy object easy to carry.. Traditionally in Japan a hibachi is considered an enclosure for fire, usually hot coals sitting on a bed of ash used to help heat small spaces, lite a pipe or warm water for tea or as