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Oil lamp 
( China & Japan ) - Dixie Jane - Apr 13, 2015 (05:39 PM) - Re: Oil lamp - Chris - Apr 27, 2015 (02:50 PM)
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Subject:Oil lamp
Posted By: Dixie Jane Mon, Apr 13, 2015 IP: 174.97.161.62 I am not sure what this is, can anyone translate the bottom. Purchased at auction. 
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Subject:Re: Oil lamp
Posted By: Chris Mon, Apr 27, 2015 A burner, used in temples in ancient times. Bronze (or black copper) inlaid with silver threads. Bottom seal reads "香火?", Xiang Huo ? Xiang Huo 香火 is the burning incense in the temple. Chinese OR Japanese.
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