A BRONZE PERSIMMON-FORM INCENSE BOX AND COVERJapan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The bronze patinated to a warm copper tone, cast in the form of a persimmon (kaki), the calyx fitted with a handle in the form of the leafy stalk with a partly gilt dragonfly on top.DIAMETER 9.7 cmWEIGHT 254 gCondition: Good condition with some wear, casting flaws, light scratches, the handle slightly loose.Provenance: From a private collection in Iowa, USA.Auction comparison: Compare a related persimmon-form incense box and cover by Haruhiko, dated to the Showa period, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 22 March 2022, New York, lot 92 (sold for 6,930 USD).