Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Floral Motif 9"H Games It has been in storage

It has been in storage for many decades and with the exception of a few broken bits of bamboo remains in good condition

It measures about 2 1/2" (6 cm) in diameter and 1/4" (

laughing monk has made him synonymous with the "Laughing Buddha" in the West

1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vase

It features a maiden holding a fan on one side

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Floral Motif 9"H Games It has been in storageThis is a bronze Hibachi Brazer from the early Meiji era (1868 1912). This hibachi features various plates and flowers in six panels. It also features elephant handles. This type of indoor brazier was set with coals sitting on a thick bed of fire proof ash and used to heat a small area in a home. Sometimes a kettle or pan was placed on top to heat water for tea or grill small food items. Please note the small hole in the bottom. Height = 9" Diameter =