국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Tri-legged Incense Burner
  • Nationality/Period

    Yuan Dynasty

  • Provenance

    Sinan-gun

  • Materials

    Metal

  • Category

    life in society - life in ceremony - religious ceremonies - the smoke of incense

  • Dimensions

    H. 7.4cm, (mouth) D. 9.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Sinan 6629

This nickel incense burner was modelled after bronze objects from ancient China. Its cylindrical body contains thin, exquisite lines and is fitted with a separately-made bottom. The three legs take the shape of an anuruddha head and are decorated with openwork designs.