Gui-shaped Censer and Stand

Original Language TitleKuei-shaped Censer and Stand

CultureChinese

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)

MediumBronze (copper alloy)

DimensionsA: 3 1/4 x 5/16 inches (8.26 x 0.81 cm)
B: 1 3/4 x 6 5/8 inches (4.45 x 16.84 cm)

Credit LineGift of Max W. Yeh in memory of George K. C. Yeh

Object numberF99-19/1 A,B

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Not on view

Collections

East Asian Art

Terms

DescriptionRound bowl-shaped footed vessel with circular stand with three legs. Circular base with three feet has raised circle flanked by incised scrolls, with flat rim with raised edge. Censer has circular foot with two "C" handles with thumb pieces. Both have a mottled dark brown patina; the interior of the censer has a green patina with traces of a black substance. The base has a depressed circle on its top into which the censer foot fits closely.

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