A few examples of appraisal values for
BRONZE JAPANESE CENSER MARKS

• BRONZE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD
  BRONZE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CENSER: Solid bronze censer in stylized lotus form with two curved handles, raised on three feet with 16-character mark underneath. Approx. 5.75'' h x 8.75'' w. CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age and use.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERJAPANESE
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERJAPANESE BRONZE CENSER, 20th Century, the circular pierced dome lid with figures above conforming body cast with a Doi mon on splayed feet - h:5in.
• BRONZE CENSER. Japan late
  BRONZE CENSER. Japan late 19th-early 20th century. Monumental censor in urn form with a mythical figure and two dragons in high relief. Openwork base is in the form of lotus clouds. One dragon spans the lid and body. Some tiny scratches. 36''h. 11''d. Light soiling some surface wear few droplets of red paint near base. Weight of 40.5 lbs. Made in three sections.
• A JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERA
  A JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERA Japanese bronze censer, 20th Century A lobbed lidded bronze censer with applied floral and foliate decoration and grasshopper fasteners 8" H x 10" W x 9" D Provenance: Silk Road Gallery, Kamuela, HI Notes: This lot is accompanied by an undated receipt of sale from Silk Road Gallery. Dimensions: 8" H x 10" W x 9" D Provenance: Silk Road Gallery, Kamuela, HI
• BRONZE JAPANESE WARRIOR CENSER:
  BRONZE JAPANESE WARRIOR CENSER: Great Japanese bronze censer in the form of a warrior holding a large bowl. Warrior's robe has incised Mon & cloud design. Attached sword at side. Bowl has an incised floral & foliate motif at rim with a raised dimple design. Mounted to wood base. Approx. 24.5'' h x 12.5'' l x 11'' w. CONDITION: Sword glued to side of warrior, scattered wear to base commensurate with age and use.
• Japanese Bronze Censor Japanese
  Japanese Bronze Censor Japanese ?19th century.? A bronze incense?burner ?unmarked; ht. 4.75 in.
• Japanese inlaid bronze censer, late
  Japanese inlaid bronze censer, late 19th c. 5.5"h x 4"dia
• Japanese bronze censer, melon form,
  Japanese bronze censer, melon form, handle hinged to body with butterfly mounts, openwork lid with dragon among clouds, shaped opening, 20th century, 10-1/2 in. Minor surface wear with some losses to patina, typical base wear. Collection of the Late T. Ben Williams.
• A JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER W/
  A JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER W/ BAMBOO DECORATION Japnese ,a globular bronze body supported with three thick bamboo legs decorated with molded birds, bamboo trees and a beast like animal in low relief with a finely carved bamboo stem finial attached to the cover H: 8/9"(22.7cm) D: 8.3"(21.2cm) Condition: Some minor surface oxidation and some dark irregular mottling to the bronze patina on the body with light surface scratching, otherwise the censer is in overall good condition with age-consistent wear.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER Japanese
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER Japanese bronze censer, 18"h.
• Early Japanese bronze censer
  Early Japanese bronze censer 17/18th century The domed lattice cover surmounts a tripod base. D: 4 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Nashville Estate
• JAPANESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR
  JAPANESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR CENSER ,MEIJI PERIOD A large Japanese bronze rectangular censer, dating from the Meiji period. The large square censer supported by four small rounded feet. Each side has panel with a creature like a dragon, lion,. Each angled corner features a fierce creature head roaring with open mouth. A band of Japanese characters adorn the area below the rim. A circular medallion shape seal on base within a square. H. 9" (22.8 cm), L. & W. 10 1/4" (26 cm) Condition: good condition overall for age and use, with evidence of use inside.
• JAPANESE BRONZE MEIJI PERIOD
  JAPANESE BRONZE MEIJI PERIOD CENSERDESCRIPTION: A Japanese Bronze Incense Burner. This is a Meiji Period lidded censer with a lion dog (komainu) finial and elephant handles. Its body heavily carved with birds motif and its reticulated lid with floral relief decorations. This censer is designed with a three legged base that is further embellished with dragon heads motifs. It is marked with a japanese signature stamp on bottom. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Japan. DIMENSIONS: H: 16 1/2" W: 12 1/2". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Japanese bronze censer, koro
  Japanese bronze censer, koro 19th century Of flat cylindrical form, everted rim over an outer wall incised to show roundrels, raised on four brass feet. H: 3 D: 7 1/2 in.
• TWO JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERSEach
  TWO JAPANESE BRONZE CENSERSEach with cast character mark. The larger 6 x 9 1/2 in/ diam. Condition Wear consistent with use. The larger does not sit solidly in the base and tilts. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• JAPANESE BRONZE COVERED LION CENSER
  JAPANESE BRONZE COVERED LION CENSER ,MEIJI PERIOD A Japanese bronze covered censer, dating from the Meiji period. A lion with a horn is crouched on his hind legs, his mouth open. The head and mane comprise the cover of this censer. Censer conveys an overall impression of power and fierceness, with the open mouth bellowing the smoke once the censer is used. 10.5" (25.4 cm) Condition: Good condition overall for age and use. Some oxidation on the base.
• JAPANESE CLOISONNE CENSER ,20TH
  JAPANESE CLOISONNE CENSER ,20TH C. Japanese ,20th C, a lobbed shaped bronze censer supported on four legs, decorated with scrolls and floral motifs on a yellow ground, with two upright handles. H: 3.8"(9.8cm) D: 5.5"(14cm) Condition: with bronze surface wear due to age, but in overall fair condition
• JAPANESE MIXED METAL INLAID
  JAPANESE MIXED METAL INLAID BRONZE CENSERImpressed mark. 4 x 5 3/4 x 5 in. Condition Minor wear, some variations to the patina. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER Japanese
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER Japanese bronze censer. In the form of a scholar riding a koi fish, 15" wide.
• Japanese Archaic Style Bronze
  Japanese Archaic Style Bronze Censer Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
• JAPANESE BRONZE KORO (CENSER) AND
  JAPANESE BRONZE KORO (CENSER) AND COVER, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY)JAPANESE BRONZE KORO (CENSER) AND COVER, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY), the flattened body with a design of a beauty in mountainous landscape, the reverse with birds and flowers, all raised on four scrolling feet and set atop a low base with keyfret border, with stylized dragon handles, the tall cover with a soldier in armor subduing an oni - h:14.50in.
• Bronze Japanese censor body
  Bronze Japanese censor body decorated with shi-shi dogs figural legs dragon handles reticulated cover with serpent handle 10'' h.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER, CA.
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER, CA. 1900Japanese bronze censer, ca. 1900, 12 1/2" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• JAPANESE BRONZE OX-FORM CENSER.
  JAPANESE BRONZE OX-FORM CENSER. Akiyama maker's mark. - 9 in. long.
• TWO SMALL JAPANESE BRONZE
  TWO SMALL JAPANESE BRONZE CENSEReach unsigned; the smaller: in four parts (4 inches high); the larger: 4 1/2 inches high Condition:
• JAPANESE BRONZE HOUSE FORM CENSER
  JAPANESE BRONZE HOUSE FORM CENSER AND TWO FIGURESpossibly˜Meiji period, patinated bronze house form censer with pierced windows, removable roof lid, stamped character mark to base, approximately 6-1/4 x 9-1/2 x 5 in.; two patinated bronze figures, man holding a rake, woman holding a broom, man with incised character mark to base, 6-3/4 in. and 7-1/4 in.; together with two carved wood stands Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North Carolina Condition: surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches; censer with some areas of discoloration and verdigris, especially to interior; stands likely associated
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER AND COVER
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER AND COVER Japanese bronze censer and cover, 8"h.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER,MEIJI PERIOD
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER,MEIJI PERIOD A Japanese bronze censer.dated to Meiji Period, Standing on an impressive two tier hexagonal base, this tall censer has long tripod legs which supports a bowl shaped censer. Griffin like figures in relief on each side of the censer. H. 13" (33 cm) Condition: good condition with surface wear and bronze rust
• JAPANESE BRONZE DRAGON CENSER
  JAPANESE BRONZE DRAGON CENSER Japanese bronze dragon censer, having a basin with an inverted rim and a brass liner for conversion to a jardiniere, the body decorated with a high relief writhing dragon, the whole rising on a three legs resting on a circular stepped plinth with bracket feet. Approx. h. 24", dia. 10.5".
• BRONZE JAPANESE DRAGON CENSER:
  BRONZE JAPANESE DRAGON CENSER: Heavy Japanese bronze censer with a Dragon form handle at lid with openwork. Archaic beast handles flanking windows with raised birds amongst foliate. Resting on a 3- footed base with scrolling feet. Approx. 13'' h x 8'' l @ handles x 7'' w. CONDITION: No condition issues to be noted.
• JAPANESE ANTIQUE BRONZE CENSER
  JAPANESE ANTIQUE BRONZE CENSER AND COVER Japanese ,antique censer of hexagonal section, the low upright sides set over three short cabriole legs, a foo dog finial clutching onto the ball, the body carved with a dragon head with its body encircling the sides cast in high relief darting among geometric patterns. H: 11.4"(29cm) D: 11.2"(28.5cm) Condition: in overall good condition with some scrapes to the surface of the foo dog finial ,the lion is little loose
• JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE HOLDING A
  JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE HOLDING A CENSER Japanese bronze figure holding a censer, the figure wearing a loose robe with a pouch at the waist holding an elaborate lidded urn censor above his head, the whole resting on a square base with allover diapering, rising on bat form supports, marked with a relief cartouche on base. Approx. h. 17.5", w. 7.75", d. 6.75".
• Bronze Champleve Censer, Lamp,
  Bronze Champleve Censer, Lamp, Vases Japanese, 20th century: censer, ovoid with tripod karako feet, lid with shishi finial, 7-3/4 in., loss to shishi's right ear, areas of solder at shoulder; lamp, three-part construction, hexagonal lid with flaming pearl finial, openwork globe with hinged door, shaft and base with champleve borders, 20 in., loss to one flame on finial, probably lacking bells on lid, remnants of florist gum; vase, beast head handles, scalloped shoulders, Kannon seated on a shishi in shaped cartouches, base marked "Made in Japan", 11-3/4 in.; vase, shishi handles, body with confronting dragons and pearls around lakeside pavilion in circular cartouches, base marked "Made in Japan", 14-1/4 in., loose handles, minor corrosion, (four pieces),
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER Meiji Period
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER Meiji Period Three-Part Censer, lid depicting a spread wing eagle battling a serpent; body with pine tree form side handles, relief decoration of a human figure riding a fish on one side, birds on reverse side, three character artist signature to base; set on a round base with openwork flowering tree, 12 1/4" high, 5 1/4" x 4 1/2". Repairs to wing tip and leg.
• Japanese Bronze Censors Japanese
  Japanese Bronze Censors Japanese a pair of patinated bronze censors with dragon handles and cabriole legs with scrolled feet resting on stands for burners; ht. 15.25 in. Condition: Missing burners.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER HEIGHT 6”.
  JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER HEIGHT 6”. LENGTH 8”.JAPANESE BRONZE CENSER, In quatrefoil form with a squat bulbous body, two animal's-head handles and vine-form supports. Decoration of bamboo, pine and prunus reserves. Six-character mark on base. Dimensions: Height 6". Length 8". Provenance: The Estate of Edward J. Tynan.