Title
Incense burner
Object Type
Creator
Date
20th century
Description
A small purple amethyst incense burner (Chinese, 20th century) raised on a triangular carved ivory stand. The incense burner has a round body with a removable top and stands on three squat legs. The exterior of the body is carved with a floral garland and the lid is topped with a floral finial. The ivory stand is in the form of two tiers with three shaped lobes.
a = lid; b = body; c = stand
a = lid; b = body; c = stand
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
amethyst
ivory
Extent
2.5" x 1.75" x 1.75"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.
Identifier
PSNC.11846a-c
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