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Mountain-shaped incense burner

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 216
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
This censer is a typical example of a faithful copy of ancient bronzes from the imperial Qing workshop in Beijing. In 1743, the Qianlong emperor sent an antiquarian catalogue to the imperial foundry with a directive to select two models for new vessels, including a Han dynasty hill censer like the current one.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清乾隆　銅博山爐
  • Title: Mountain-shaped incense burner
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 8 11/16 in. (22 cm); Diam. 4 7/16 in. (11.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by The Palace Museum
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph courtesy of The Palace Museum, Beijing
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art