Incense Burner
18th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Figure of a lion forming an incense burner. Bronze, crouching with head raised; an "embroidered" ball (loose) beneath its left forepaw. Tail (separately affixed) and door in back restored. Chinese; 18th century.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
| Brief description | Met, China, animal figures Met, China, vess/cont/holders |
| Physical description | Figure of a lion forming an incense burner. Bronze, crouching with head raised; an "embroidered" ball (loose) beneath its left forepaw. Tail (separately affixed) and door in back restored. Chinese; 18th century. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr. J. W. Clark (55 Long Acre, W.C.), accessioned in 1911. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.487-1911 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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