A bronze incense burner (koro), 19th century. Photo Bonhams

The fanciful incense burner cast and carved as a dragon fish (shachi) rising up on its tail, a long cord hanging from its mouth, the separately cast head removable to reveal the reservoir in the body, lengthy inscription on a rectangular plaque on the tail; 7 1/2in (19.1cm) high - Estimate: US$1,500 - 2,000

Bonhams. Fine Japanese Works of Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com