Caption

Li-type incense burner, Li-type vessel, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century, China. Bronze vessel in Li form used as an incense burner, decorated with fantastical beasts; backdated signatures; height 7.5 cm, width 12.1 cm., A small metallic vessel with a rounded body and a warm brass tone sits on a reflective surface, supported by three short tapered legs and topped by a smooth curved double-handle arch; the vessel shows subtle surface variations and patina in shades of brass, gold, and darker brown, while the background is a soft neutral gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A27_116

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Keywords

Li-type incense burner Li-type vessel Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century China Bronze vessel Li form incense burner decorated fantastical beasts backdated signatures height 7.5 cm width 12.1 cm small metallic vessel rounded body warm brass tone sits reflective surface supported three short tapered legs topped smooth curved double-handle arch vessel subtle surface variations patina shades gold darker brown background soft neutral gray.