CHINESE
Incense holder
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620

Medium
porcelain

Measurements
14.1 × 16.1 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Accession Number
3726-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Cylindrical with inturned rim, tripod 'monster' face feet; panels of figures seated in interiors with floral and scrollwork motif, upper band of floral panels and scale ground, rim with leaf motif. Chipping at inner and outer edge of rim.

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CHINESE
Incense holder
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620