Incense Burner and Lid
3rd century BC-1st century AD (made)
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Incense burner and lid of 'ding' form with round bowl-shaped body and cover, two rectangular upright handles, and three curved legs. Grey earthenware, richly painted in white, green and red slips with scroll pattern and dots.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Grey earthenware painted in coloured slips |
| Brief description | Incense burner and lid, grey earthenware painted in coloured slips, China, Western Han dynasty, 3rd century BC-1st century AD |
| Physical description | Incense burner and lid of 'ding' form with round bowl-shaped body and cover, two rectangular upright handles, and three curved legs. Grey earthenware, richly painted in white, green and red slips with scroll pattern and dots. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Production | Label |
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| Accession number | C.12&A-1935 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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