Li-type incense burner, ; decorated with cicadas, lion, and dragon iconography; Chinese, Ming dynasty Xuande period, 1426–1435, possibly 1426–1435; ceremonial/ritual bronze vessel; height 8.1 cm, diameter 11.1 cm., A small rounded vessel with a smooth matte surface sits on a reflective surface; it has a bulbous body, a flared rim with integrated curved handles that form arches, and stands on three short tapered legs. The vessel is primarily black with subtle variations in tone, and the background is a soft light gray.
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Li-type incense burner, ; decorated with cicadas, lion, and dragon iconography; Chinese, Ming dynasty Xuande period, 1426–1435, possibly 1426–1435; ceremonial/ritual bronze vessel; height 8.1 cm, diameter 11.1 cm., A small rounded vessel with a smooth matte surface sits on a reflective surface; it has a bulbous body, a flared rim with integrated curved handles that form arches, and stands on three short tapered legs. The vessel is primarily black with subtle variations in tone, and the background is a soft light gray.

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Li-type incense burner decorated cicadas lion dragon iconography Chinese Ming dynasty Xuande period 1426–1435 ceremonial ritual bronze vessel height 8.1 cm diameter 11.1 cm small rounded vessel smooth matte surface sits reflective surface bulbous body flared rim integrated curved handles form arches stands three short tapered legs primarily black subtle variations tone background soft light gray.

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