Tripod incense burner with archaistic patterns

12th century

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This censer demonstrates the continued importance of antiquarianism among patrons of Yaozhou stoneware during the twelfth century, when most of north China was under the rule of the Jurchen Jin dynasty. The form, the decor, and even the pale green glaze recall ancient bronze tripod cauldrons. This finely molded ceramic, however, has been given a new function as an incense burner.

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金耀州窯青磁仿古鼎爐
Title: Tripod incense burner with archaistic patterns
Period: Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
Date: 12th century
Culture: China
Medium: Stoneware with molded decoration under celadon glaze (Yaozhou ware)
Dimensions: H. (to handles) 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Bequest, 2024
Object Number: 2024.281
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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