Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Floral Motif 9"H

This is a bronze Hibachi Brazer from the early Meiji era (1868-1912). This hibachi features various plates and flowers in six panels. It also features elephant handles. This type of indoor brazier was set with coals sitting on a thick bed of fire proof ash and used to heat a small area in a home. Sometimes a kettle or pan was placed on top to heat water for tea or grill small food items.

Please note the small hole in the bottom. 

Height = 9"

Diameter = 9.5" at the rim

Width = 12" with handles

Depth = 7" from the point it narrows at the bottom

Weight = lbs oz