Caption

Censer with a cover, Censer with two long handles with mascarons. Decoration: two reserves — fruits and leafy twigs, animals and birds among trees. Early 20th century, Korea. Vessel censer. Height 15.0 cm; diameter 9.8 cm., A brass vessel with a rounded body stands on a raised circular base and a group of tall tripod legs; the body has incised decorative leaf and vine patterns and a warm golden color with areas of darker patina. Two curved vertical handles extend upward from opposite sides, each attached to a sculpted animal head in a similar golden tone. The lid is pierced with an openwork pattern and topped by a small sculpted animal figure, showing the same brass color and subtle shading. The base and legs show engraved decorative bands and the overall scene is set against a pale gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A29_196

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (1.4Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer cover two long handles mascarons Decoration two reserves fruits leafy twigs animals birds trees Early 20th century Korea Vessel censer Height 15.0 cm diameter 9.8 cm brass vessel rounded body stands raised circular base group tall tripod legs body incised decorative leaf vine patterns warm golden color areas darker patina Two curved vertical handles extend upward opposite sides attached sculpted animal head golden tone lid pierced openwork pattern topped small sculpted animal figure showing brass color subtle shading base legs engraved decorative bands scene set pale gray background.