Antique Japanese Edo Style Bronze Hibachi Brazier w/ Elephant Handles and Birds in Relief Bowls The sculpture stands 10" high

The sculpture stands 10" high by almost 8" wide 5" Deep

It was used in its day as a futon cover

1886 by the great Japanese artist Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 to 1892)

Overall length: 4

to attract wealth and comfort

Antique Japanese Edo Style Bronze Hibachi Brazier w/ Elephant Handles and Birds in Relief Bowls The sculpture stands 10" highThis is an antique Japanese Edo era bronze hibachi from the middle 1800's. With birds in relief on the sides. In Japan a hibachi is considered an enclosure for fire, usually hot coals sitting on a bed of ash. Used for heating small spaces, lighting pipe or even heating water or sake.