Antique Japanese Hibachi Bronze God Tiger Procession Sunflower Keyfret Meiji Era

  

An antique Japanese bronze hibachi handwarmer that measures 9" high by 9.75" in rim diameter. In an unusual pedestal design, it features a God accompanied by a tiger with a Maple tree and a Peony bush on each side. The opposing scene shows a procession of Japanese nobility with a 2 wheel cart. Both scenes are in a keyfret background. The bordering scene below shows mountains and waves of water.

The Warabite style handles connect to an unusual sunflower design.