Incense Holder in the Shape of a Deer
Culture
Chinese
Date17th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
MediumDehua ware, porcelain with translucent alkali-lime glaze
Dimensions12 x 10 cm (4 3/4 x 3 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Birgit Faber-Morse in honor of Elisabeth and Sidney N. Morse
Object number2011.454
Label TextAccording to traditional Chinese beliefs deer were able to find lingzhi (fungus of longevity; Ganoderma lucidum). By eating this fungus the deer lived to a great age, making them emblematic of long life.On View
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Chinese
1675–1725, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
16th or 17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
