Small Incense Burner with Lid, in the shape of a Bronze Tripod (ding)
Artist
Chinese
Date18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumyellowish nephrite
Dimensions10.2 cm (4 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Terms
Object number1938.52
DescriptionGlobular, with three legs, three animal head handles with rings. Cover surmounted with a dog foo.Yellowish jade.Label TextSmall Incense Burner with Lid, in the Shape of a Bronze Tripod (ding) Nephrite; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), 18th century Bequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard, 1938.52 These two incense burners are shaped like a ding, an ancient bronze vessel that looks like a cauldron with three legs. Both censers are endowed with dragonhead-and-ring handles. Legs with paws emerge from the mouths of lion-dog heads. The front and back of the large vessel are decorated with low-relief beast masks; its lid is crowned with a young dragon. The small censer, made of a rare yellowish jade, has a lid surmounted by a Buddhist lion-dog.
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Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
early 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)