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Country of Origin: Japan
Year: ca. 1890s
Material: Porcelain, glaze
This incense burner was collected by the Harris Family on their trip to Japan in 1897. Along the bottom there are figures of the eastern zodiac, with a large dragon curled around the stem. This was likely a gift for the holidays during the Year of the Dragon.
Research also suggests that this piece may have been from Hirado, a center for Japanese porcelain manufacturing, though it is difficult to tell, as many Hirado pieces were unsigned.