Caption

Li-type incense burner, Chinese, ceremonial Li-type vessel, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century China, backdated signatures, fantastical beasts, ritual vessel, incense burner, height 7.5 cm, width 12.1 cm, A small metallic vessel with a warm brass color sits centered on a reflective surface, showing a soft reflection below. The vessel has a rounded body with a slightly bulging midsection, a wide open top with two upward-curving handles on opposite sides, and three short tapered legs. The surface of the metal shows subtle darker patina spots and small areas of wear. The background is a smooth, neutral gray with gentle gradient shading. The visible colors are brass, dark brownish patina, gray, and muted reflections of those tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A27_117

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77.2Mb (1.2Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Li-type incense burner Chinese ceremonial Li-type vessel Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century China backdated signatures fantastical beasts ritual vessel incense burner height 7.5 cm width 12.1 cm small metallic vessel warm brass color sits centered reflective surface showing soft reflection vessel rounded body slightly bulging midsection wide open top two upward-curving handles opposite sides three short tapered legs surface metal subtle darker patina spots small areas wear background smooth neutral gray gentle gradient shading visible colors dark brownish patina gray muted reflections tones.