Incense holder: archaistic form with floral motifs
DateQianlong Period (1736-1795)
MediumPolychrome cloisonne enamels on metal, with brass and copper
Dimensions5 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (14.6 x 11.4 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift of William J. Cavanaugh
Terms
- Decorative Arts
- Cloisonné
- Vessel
- Enamels
- Animals
- Floral patterns
- Frets
- Mythological creatures
- Incense burners
- Lions
- Lotuses
- Plant-derived motifs
- Religion
- Rituals (Events)
- Rosettes
- Scrolls (motifs)
- Vessels
- with brass and copper
- Chinese
Object number86.078.003
Collections
ca. 1300-1470
17th or 18th century
early 20th century
Unidentified artist
Unidentified artist
Late 18th century
ca. 100-750
