Caption

Ding incense burner, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, bronze vessel censer used for ritual/ceremonial purposes, decorated with fantasy beasts, meander and leiwen ornament, height 12.6 cm, width 16 cm, diameter 14.5 cm., A small three-legged metal vessel sits centered against a plain light gray background, showing a rounded bowl with a thick rim and two vertical rectangular handles rising from opposite sides; the vessel has a dark bronze appearance with patches of gold-toned highlights and worn areas, and decorative raised patterns around the bowl's exterior; the three curved legs taper toward rounded feet and show the same dark bronze and gold coloration, with a shiny reflective surface beneath the vessel that mirrors its legs and underside.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A28_414

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (839.3Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4499 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ding incense burner Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century bronze vessel censer ritual ceremonial purposes decorated fantasy beasts meander leiwen ornament height 12.6 cm width 16 cm diameter 14.5 cm small three-legged metal sits centered plain light gray background showing rounded bowl thick rim two vertical rectangular handles rising opposite sides dark bronze appearance patches gold-toned highlights worn areas decorative raised patterns bowl's exterior three curved legs taper rounded feet dark bronze gold coloration shiny reflective surface beneath mirrors legs underside.