A Japanese Satsuma Censer. Having a pierced patinated metal cover with bird form finial atop a bulbous body which rests on a circular base that is raised on three feet. Decorated overall with the "Thousand Faces" motif consisting of immortals/sages and Kannon, along with moriage and molded dragon accents. Painted characters marking at the underside. Some wear to the painted decoration; the molded dragon around the base may have been repainted. 4 1/2" diameter, 7 3/4" high. ESTIMATE $300-500