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Incense burner with floral openwork
Incense burner with floral openwork

Incense burner with floral openwork

Place of OriginShaanxi province, China
Date960-1279
DynastySong dynasty (960-1279)
MaterialsHigh-fired ceramic with carved decoration under glaze (Yaozhou ware)
DimensionsH. 7 in x Diam. 7 in, H. 17.8 cm x Diam. 17.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1379
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information
This shape has been variously identified as that of a lamp or a cup stand, though the openwork on this piece indicates that it was intended as an incense burner.