A Bronze koro (incense burner) and cover in the form of a shachihoko
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th centuryThe imaginary sea creature cast in two separate sections with its exaggeratedly large head raised, its mouth wide open, its carp body lying down with its fins thrashing the water; unsigned. 11.5cm x 13.2cm (4?in x 5?in). (2).