Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) period bronze

I am delighted to offer a Stunning Antique Koro from Japanese Meiji Period (1868- 1912) 

Beautifully Patinated Bronze with gilded veins on the cabbage leaf, and gilded snail on the top

This is my absolute favorite, really it is such a skillfully made and unusual object! 

With an excellent gilded signature

Stands 6 1/2" tall and is 5" wide at the widest in the middle; the base is 3" square 

Weighs 2 lbs 7 oz.