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
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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.- Art of Asia
late 17th century
late 17th century
1723-1735
1736-1795
