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Incense burner with flowers

Hu Guangyu Chinese
17th century
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 rare bronze censer bears the name of Hu Guangyu, son of the bronze master Hu Wenming. The seasonal flowers are meticulously worked in relief over an extremely fine ground of geometric patterns. The exquisite quality of this piece vouches for its authenticity and can be used as a benchmark for attributing works to Hu Wenming.

Mark
雲間胡文明男光宇製
Made by Hu Guangyu, son of Hu Wenming from Yunjian.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 明　胡光宇花卉紋銅爐
  • Title: Incense burner with flowers
  • Artist: Hu Guangyu (Chinese, act. 17th century)
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy, parcel gilding, silver inlay
  • Dimensions: H. 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm); Diam. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by Shanghai Museum
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph courtesy of Shanghai Museum
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art