Caption

Li-type incense burner, Chinese, ceremonial/ritual vessel in Li-type form, Ming style, Qing 1644–1911, possibly 19th century, backdated signatures, China; vessel, height 6.8 cm, diameter 12.9 cm., A small metallic vessel with a rounded, bulbous body and three short tapered legs sits centered against a smooth light gray background, its surface showing a mottled patina of brassy gold, dark brown, and greenish tones; the vessel has a thick rim and an arched double handle spanning the opening, with darker edges and worn areas that reflect subtle highlights, and a faint reflection of the object appears on the glossy surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A28_473

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Keywords

Li-type incense burner Chinese ceremonial ritual vessel Li-type form Ming style Qing 1644–1911 19th century backdated signatures China vessel height 6.8 cm diameter 12.9 cm small metallic vessel rounded bulbous body three short tapered legs sits centered smooth light gray background surface showing mottled patina brassy gold dark brown greenish tones thick rim arched double handle spanning opening darker edges worn areas reflect subtle highlights faint reflection object glossy surface beneath .