동제 향로 중국 청|銅製 香爐 中國 淸|Incense burner

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18th century · Bronze · Asian Art

Bronze incense burners from the imperial workshop of the Xuande period (1426–35) have been highly cherished throughout the last five hundred years, but their authenticity can be a perplexing issue. To capitalize on their value and desirability, many bronze vessels have been cast since the seventeenth century with the mark of Xuande, including this excellent example. This incense burner likely inspired many of Moore’s designs.

Artist

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Date

18th century

Medium

Bronze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891