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Incense Burner

early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Incense burner in traditional Chinese ding form. Three holes pierced inside connect with the feet.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain with bluish-green celadon glaze
Brief description
Incense burner, porcelain with bluish-green celadon glaze, Japan, early 20th century
Physical description
Incense burner in traditional Chinese ding form. Three holes pierced inside connect with the feet.
Dimensions
  • Width: 9.5cm
Styles
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mrs B.Z. Seligman
Object history
Believed to have been acquired by Mrs B. Z. Seligman in Japan about 1910
Notes on significance: Japanese imitation of Song dynasty Longquan ware incense burner in traditional ting form with kinuta type celadon glaze.
Bibliographic reference
'Exhibition of Celadon Wares', OCS (London, 1947), catalogue no 173. ******
Collection
Accession number
C.140-1965

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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