Pair of incense burners

Chinese with French mounts

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Pair of incense burners
Date: 18th century
Culture: Chinese with French mounts
Medium: Hard-paste porcelain, gilt-bronze mounts
Dimensions: Height (each): 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze
Credit Line: Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941
Object Number: 41.190.64a, b, .65a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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