Caption

Ding-type incense burner, maker, purchase, Chinese; Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 17th–18th century . Bronze vessel with geometric ornament; associated with ceremonial use, Chinese philosophy and fortune-telling. Height 23 cm; width 19.4 cm; diameter 18.7 cm., A metal vessel with a greenish patina stands on a reflective surface; it has a rounded body tapering to a narrower neck, a flared rim, and two upward-curving handles on opposite sides. The body rests on a group of short, sturdy legs and displays a pattern of incised geometric motifs and rectangular cutouts around its midsection. The metal shows areas of darker and lighter green along with hints of brown and gray, and the interior rim appears darker than the exterior. The background is a smooth, light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A28_494

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Keywords

Ding-type incense burner maker purchase Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 17th–18th century Bronze vessel geometric ornament associated ceremonial Chinese philosophy fortune-telling Height 23 cm width 19.4 cm diameter 18.7 cm metal vessel greenish patina stands reflective surface rounded body tapering narrower neck flared rim two upward-curving handles opposite sides body rests group short sturdy legs displays pattern incised geometric motifs rectangular cutouts midsection metal areas darker lighter green hints brown gray interior rim exterior background smooth light gray.