Tripod incense burner

first half 19th century

Not on view

With its three straight legs, deep bowl, and two handles, this porcelain echoes the ding, one of the most important forms of ancient Chinese ritual vessel. Ding were used as food and storage vessels and for ritual offerings. Like many ancient Chinese bronzes, ding were symbols of power and authority, and vessels in their shape were made in various materials and were popular with collectors.

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백자 정형 향로 중국 청
白磁鼎形香爐中國淸
Title: Tripod incense burner
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: first half 19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain with crackled green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
Object Number: 79.2.1011
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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