Caption

Ding incense burner, Chinese; Qing 1644–1911, 19th century, based on ceramics from the Xuande era 1426–1435 during the Ming dynasty. Bronze vessel, ceremonial/ritual incense burner with dragon-shaped handles; motifs include lizards, dragons, taotie; backdated signatures. Height 13.1 cm, diameter 21.4 cm., A rounded metal vessel with a dark brown and greenish patina rests on a reflective surface, supported by three short ornate legs; the body shows raised swirling decorative motifs and sculpted handles shaped like a curled animal with a textured body gripping circular rings, and a braided loop handle spans the rim; visible colors include dark brown, greenish bronze, and hints of golden wear.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_373

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1019.4Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ding incense burner Chinese Qing 1644–1911 19th century based ceramics Xuande era 1426–1435 Ming dynasty Bronze vessel ceremonial ritual incense burner dragon-shaped handles motifs include lizards dragons taotie backdated signatures Height 13.1 cm diameter 21.4 cm rounded metal vessel dark brown greenish patina rests reflective surface supported three short ornate legs body raised swirling decorative motifs sculpted handles shaped curled animal textured body gripping circular rings braided loop handle spans rim visible colors greenish bronze hints golden wear.