晚明　胡文明款銅鎏金香爐|Incense burner

Hu Wenming

17th century · Parcel gilt copper alloy · Asian Art

Attributed to Hu Wenming by its mark, this incense burner features delicate patterns rendered through various forms of cold working, including engraving, chiseling, and punching—the characteristic techniques of the bronze master.

Artist

Hu Wenming

Date

17th century

Medium

Parcel gilt copper alloy

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015