清乾隆 銅胎畫琺琅仙山樓閣圖暖爐|Hand Warmer

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18th century · Painted enamel · Asian Art

Painted enamel was originally limited to European-style objects, but later became a popular design element for traditional products in the Chinese domestic market, such as hand warmers. Made to hold glowing pieces of charcoal embedded in ash (and sometimes incense for a pleasant fragrance), this vessel would have been a source of comfort on a cold day.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Painted enamel

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923