Incense Burner
1200-1300 (made)
1200-1300 (made)
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Bronze vessels for secular use, rather than for ritual use, made their appearance in the 11th century in China. This incense burner is shaped like a goose. It was probably much treasured by its owner so was buried with him when he died.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
| Brief description | Bronze incense burner in the shape of a goose, China, ca. 1200-1300 |
| Physical description | Incense burner shaped like a goose, cast in bronze. In form of a goose, the neck and beak serving as a spout, the surface covered with a red and green patina, in the back is the lid. Anterior to 3rd century B.C. This, or a similar specimen, was in the collection of the Emperor Qianlong in the 18th century. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Siegfried Bing (Paris), accessioned in 1876. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Historical context | It is used for incense burning. |
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| Summary | Bronze vessels for secular use, rather than for ritual use, made their appearance in the 11th century in China. This incense burner is shaped like a goose. It was probably much treasured by its owner so was buried with him when he died. |
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| Accession number | 164:1,2-1876 |
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| Record created | April 3, 2008 |
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