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Incense burner in the shape of an ancient bronze ding
Incense burner in the shape of an ancient bronze ding

Incense burner in the shape of an ancient bronze ding

Place of OriginShaanxi province, China
Date960-1127
DynastyNorthern Song period (960-1127)
MaterialsStoneware ceramic with molded decoration under glaze (Yaozhou ware)
DimensionsH. 6 7/8 in x Diam. 7 1/2 in, H. 17.5 cm x Diam. 19.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P13+
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information
The tripod form, derived from ancient bronze designs, is enhanced by carved lattice designs and richly colored glaze. The shape, usually including floral scrolls on the lower section and animal-mask legs, had become formalized by the late Song dynasty.