Small Incense Burner
Artist
Chinese
Date18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumwhitish nephrite
Dimensions11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Terms
Object number1938.48
DescriptionWhite jade rectangular box on four feet, two loop animal handles with loose rings. Domed cover surmounted with a dog foo.Label TextEighteenth-century jade carvers were inspired by, but not limited by, the past. Carved out of rare whitish nephrite, this revival-style censer is reminiscent of both a square archaic bronze fang-ting food vessel and the lid of a bronze fang-i wine vessel. The sides of the incense burner are decorated with C-shaped volutes and dots that harken back to ancient metalwork and jade designs. The Buddhist lion-dog on the lid and the lion-head handles were fashionable innovations.
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Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
