Incense Burner
CultureChinese
DateSong dynasty (960-1279)
MediumChampleve enamel
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 × 4 5/8 inches (9.53 × 11.75 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number33-599
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DescriptionHexagonal incense burner with a rich green patina. Decorated with geometric patterns of red, blue, and white enamel, as well as six of the twelve animals of the zodiac.
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