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Incense burner with flowers

Attributed to Hu Wenming Chinese
16th–17th century
Not on view
The pattern and form of this incense burner are almost identical to those of one bearing the mark of Hu Wenming’s son, on display nearby. On the basis of this comparison, and the current censer’s evident virtuosity, we can confidently assert that this is at least from Hu Wenming’s workshop, if not from the master’s own hands.

Mark
雲間胡文明製
Made by Hu Wenming from Yunjian.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 明　胡文明花卉紋銅爐
  • Title: Incense burner with flowers
  • Artist: Attributed to Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th–early 17th century)
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Date: 16th–17th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy, parcel gilding, silver inlay
  • Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. of rim 4 in. (10.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Seymour Fund and Gift of Mrs. Edward Brayton, by exchange, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.310
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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