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Incense Burner

16th century to 17th century (made)
Place of origin

Incense-burner, bronze with "gold splash" decoration achieved by fire-gilding. Bowl-shaped, on three short feet, two loop handles of oblong section. Mark on base.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze, gold, cast, amalgam-gilding
Brief description
Incense burner, bronze with gold splashes, China, 16th-17th century
Physical description
Incense-burner, bronze with "gold splash" decoration achieved by fire-gilding. Bowl-shaped, on three short feet, two loop handles of oblong section. Mark on base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
琴書侶 (On base. Referring to Wu Bangzuo, metalware maker for the Ming Xuande emperor.)
Transliteration
Qin shu lü
Object history
Bequest G. de A. Lopes
Collection
Accession number
M.268-1929

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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