Incense burner

Attributed to Hu Wenming Chinese

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 213

Attributed to Hu Wenming by its mark, this incense burner features delicate patterns rendered through various forms of cold working, including engraving, chiseling, and punching—the characteristic techniques of the bronze master.

Incense burner, Attributed to Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th–early 17th century), Parcel gilt copper alloy, China

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Incense burner, Attributed to Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th–early 17th century), Parcel gilt copper alloy, China
Incense burner, Attributed to Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th–early 17th century), Parcel gilt copper alloy, China
Incense burner, Attributed to Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th–early 17th century), Parcel gilt copper alloy, China
Incense burner, Attributed to Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th–early 17th century), Parcel gilt copper alloy, China

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