Incense Burner, Possibly Representing Lao Zi on a Water Buffalo
Artist/Culture
Ming Dynasty
Artist/Culture
Qing Dynasty
(Chinese, 1644–1911)
Date1368-1644
Mediumbronze
Dimensions21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
Object number1931.100
Descriptionincense burnerLabel TextThe water buffalo, a very dangerous and unpredictable beast to tame, is here completely dominated by the power of the philosopher Lao-tzu's otherworldly concerns. The naturalistic rendition of this incense burner is in sharp contrast to the ancient sacrificial bronzes in this gallery. Its function is secular and decorative.
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