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Incense Burner in the Form of a T'ing Vessel
On View In:
Gallery 210
Artist:   Artist Unknown  
Title:   Incense Burner in the Form of a T'ing Vessel  
Date:   18th century  
Medium:   Green jadeite  
Credit Line:   Gift of Augustus L. Searle  
Location:   Gallery 210  

A wide projecting rim, the edge of which is engraved with a thunder pattern, separates the body of this short, three-footed incense burner from the three-tiered, high cover. The surface of the burner is carved with relief floral designs, shou (character for longevity), and a bat, representing good fortune and happiness. The two lower sections of the cover are embellished with similar floral patterns and a serpentine dragon forms the finial while the perforated lid allows for the burning of rare incense. This vessel is recorded as having been in the imperial collection. It was purchased in China following the collapse of the Ch'ing dynasty in 1912.


Object Description  
  
Inscriptions:    
Classification:   Jade (Do Not Use)  
Physical Description:   Censer, covered, of green jade in the form of a pagoda. The cover is in 3 sections carved with Buddhist symbol ; the finial a dragon surmonted by the praying mantis guarding the pearl of omnipotence. Body carved with all over foliate pattern, the rim with running Chinese fret. superb quality jade with begonia leaf marking. Brilliant emerald green in color.  
Creation Place:   Asia, China, , ,  
Accession #:   36.7.1a,b  
Owner:   The Minneapolis Institute of Arts  

 


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