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Incense Burner
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Incense Burner

Datemid 18th century
CultureChinese
Mediumbronze
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (13 x 14.3 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor
Terms
    Object number80.0247
    On View
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    Collections
    DescriptionChinese bronze vessels owed their inspiration to earlier, classic examples of previous dynasties. It was not uncommon, nor was it considered dishonest, for an artisan to apply earlier reign mark to honor a preceding dynasty or reign. This incense burner has ch'ih dragon handles.
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