Portable Bronze Hand Warmer, Japan, 19th/20th century, rounded rectangular, with a bracket handle, decorated in relief with a pair of cranes on one side and a pair of peacocks on the other, the cover decorated in a pierced design with a pair of songbirds on a branch, unidentified mark on base, ht. 6, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 6 in.
Estimate $300-500

casting flaws with cracks and holes, a dent to a corner, normal wear and tear with some surface scratches and stains.


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