Caption

Ding-type incense burner with cover, Chinese, Qing dynasty Qianlong period, 1736–1795, ceremonial ding-type censer decorated with lotus plant ornament, bronze incense burner vessel, height 11.5 cm, diameter 11.0 cm., A rounded tripod vessel with two upward-curving handles, decorated overall with ornate swirling floral and foliate patterns in a palette that includes turquoise, green, blue, pink, red, gold, and touches of purple, set against a darker base; the rim features a band with a geometric border in blue and gold and a scrollwork band in green and gold, while the body displays stylized lotus-like flowers outlined in gold and interlaced scrolling vines; the three short legs continue the same decorative motifs and colors, and the handles are highlighted with gold interiors and green and gold ornamentation on their outer faces; the surface shows areas of worn patina and subtle variations in color and texture.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_364

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Rights managed

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52.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.3in / 4254 x 4288 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ding-type incense burner cover Chinese Qing dynasty Qianlong period 1736–1795 ceremonial ding-type censer decorated lotus plant ornament bronze incense burner vessel height 11.5 cm diameter 11.0 cm rounded tripod vessel two upward-curving handles decorated ornate swirling floral foliate patterns palette includes turquoise green blue pink red gold touches purple set darker base rim features band geometric border scrollwork band body displays stylized lotus- flowers outlined interlaced scrolling vines three short legs continue decorative motifs colors handles highlighted gold interiors gold ornamentation outer faces surface areas worn patina subtle variations color texture.