Caption

Ding-type incense burner with cover, Chinese, ceremonial vessel censer, bronze, engraved plant ornament on sides of burner and cover; decorated with plum trees, bats, lions, fo, hares, bamboos, pine trees, deer, cranes, rabbits and yin-yang motifs; Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th–19th century, height 27.0 cm., An ornate metal vessel with a warm golden-brown patina sits on a reflective surface, featuring a rounded body with engraved decorative patterns and a domed pierced lid topped by a small sculpted animal figure; the vessel stands on three curved legs ending in stylized heads and has two upward-curving handles with sculpted mounts on either side, showing colors of gold, brass, and subtle darker brown areas against a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A29_058

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ding-type incense burner cover Chinese ceremonial vessel censer bronze engraved plant ornament sides burner decorated plum trees bats lions fo hares bamboos pine trees deer cranes rabbits yin-yang motifs Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th–19th century height 27.0 cm ornate metal vessel warm golden-brown patina sits reflective surface featuring rounded body engraved decorative patterns domed pierced lid topped small sculpted animal figure vessel stands three curved legs ending stylized heads two upward-curving handles sculpted mounts side showing colors gold brass subtle darker brown areas pale gray background.