Légende

Gui incense burner, Chinese, ceremonial ritual vessel gui, 19th century Qing 1644–1911, taotie and meander leiwen ornamentation, material unspecified, height 6.5 cm, width 12.8 cm, diameter 8.9 cm., An aged metal vessel with a rounded bowl and a short flared rim sits centered on a reflective surface, showing a mirrored image beneath; the vessel has two looped handles on opposite sides and a short cylindrical base, all covered in intricate raised decorative patterns and motifs in a worn, textured finish. The visible colors include greenish patina, dark brown, muted bronze, and hints of black, with areas of lighter metallic sheen where the surface is more exposed. The interior appears darker and mottled, the surface shows irregular corrosion and verdigris, and the reflections on the base echo the vessel’s shape and colors.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A22_124

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

77.2Mo (1.6Mo) / 50.8cm x 38.1cm / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Gui incense burner Chinese ceremonial ritual vessel gui 19th century Qing 1644–1911 taotie meander leiwen ornamentation material unspecified height 6.5 cm width 12.8 cm diameter 8.9 cm aged metal vessel rounded bowl short flared rim sits centered reflective surface showing mirrored image beneath vessel two looped handles opposite sides short cylindrical base covered intricate raised decorative patterns motifs worn textured finish visible colors include greenish patina dark brown muted bronze hints black areas lighter metallic sheen surface exposed interior darker mottled irregular corrosion verdigris reflections base echo vessel’s shape colors.