A 19th century Japanese bronze censer, modelled as Kannon transported on the back of a goose, it's head turned back with open bill enabling the incense smoke to waft from it. Raised on a quatrefoil plateau from a swollen table base with shishi mask corners above trefoil feet. The goddess's robes and diadem with gilded detail. Height 35.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection