CHINESE
Incense burner
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722

Medium
porcelain

Measurements
16.8 × 16.4 × 11.4 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of J. T. Hackett, 1924

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

Accession Number
2627-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Rectangular, rounded base, vertical body, extended rim; base with two four clawed dragons and 'long life' character with cloud scrolls; body with panel of figure in clouds and panel of figure in water, with floral motifs and two 'long life' characters; rim with swastika grid. Porcelain, overglaze 'famille verte' polychrome enamels on white on buff body.

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CHINESE
Incense burner
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722