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Triangular stand

Place of OriginChina
Date1300-1400
PeriodYuan dynasty (1271-1368) or Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsLacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl and gold paint
DimensionsH. 13 3/4 in x W. 10 5/8 in x D. 9 1/4 in, H. 34.9 cm x W. 26.9 cm x D. 23.4 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB77M15
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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This elegant small stand is colored in black and brown lacquer with finely carved designs inlaid with gold paint and delicate mother-of-pearl pieces. The triangular top is supported by three nearly straight legs decorated with peonies and floral sprays. To support an incense burner, this short stand would have been placed in a corner of a room or positioned atop another piece of furniture. This elegant small stand is colored in black and brown lacquer with finely carved designs inlaid with gold paint and delicate mother-of-pearl pieces. The triangular top is supported by three nearly straight legs decorated with peonies and floral sprays. To support an incense burner, this short stand would have been placed in a corner of a room or positioned atop another piece of furniture. This elegant small stand is colored in black and brown lacquer with finely carved designs inlaid with gold paint and delicate mother-of-pearl pieces. The triangular top is supported by three nearly straight legs decorated with peonies and floral sprays. To support an incense burner, this short stand would have been placed in a corner of a room or positioned atop another piece of furniture.