Mutton-fat Jade Incense burner
CultureChinese
Date20th century
Medium"Mutton-fat" nephrite and carved wood stand
DimensionsOverall (A,B): 4 3/4 × 6 × 4 3/8 inches (12.07 × 15.24 × 11.13 cm)
C: 2 × 5 5/8 × 4 1/4 inches (5.08 × 14.3 × 10.8 cm)
C: 2 × 5 5/8 × 4 1/4 inches (5.08 × 14.3 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Cynthia H. Schwab
Object number2007.14.A-C
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DescriptionMade of pale green nephrite, the incense burner features a bowl-shaped body and a cover. The body has two handles with monster-masks and a free-moving ring on each. The cover has knot in the shape of a coiled dragon. The burner rests on a wooden stand carved with cloud patterns.
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