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.