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Pagoda Incense Burner
Pagoda Incense Burner

Pagoda Incense Burner

Culture
DateLate 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumpale green nephrite
Dimensionswith base: 33 x 25.4 cm (13 x 10 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineGift of John and Maria Dirlam
Terms
Object number2011.473
Descriptionjade, chrysanthemums, four pieces and base. Light green hanging bells, meshwork, base.
Label TextFormerly in the collection of King Feisal, this jade incense burner exemplifies the imaginative eclecticism and supreme craftsmanship of skilled late 19th century jade craftsmen. Structured in four separate parts, the censer includes the decorative motifs of six small and two large pendant rings; lion-dog legs; thin, translucent open-work of naturalistic chrysanthemum flowers and leaves; and a decorative pagoda-style roof decorated with animal heads holding six pendant bells. Pagodas, which originated in India, were built to commemorate acts of devotion or to house relics; the earliest Chinese pagodas were built during the third century. ProvenanceBelonged to King Feisal.
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