Incense burner
Not on view
Bronze incense burners from the imperial workshop of the Xuande period (1426–35) have been highly cherished throughout the last five hundred years, but their authenticity can be a perplexing issue. To capitalize on their value and desirability, many bronze vessels have been cast since the seventeenth century with the mark of Xuande, including this excellent example. This incense burner likely inspired many of Moore’s designs.
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