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

Datemid 18th century
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
    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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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    late 17th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    late 17th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 17th to early 18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    1723-1735
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 400-700
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manteño
    800-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 350-550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manteño
    800-1500