Round Incense Burner

A round bronze incense burner (Chinese) with small knob handles, a tray, and a lid. The body of the burner is decorated with a border of pointed arches and a singular vertical panel of Chinese characters. Along the lid are birds, likely cranes, in a cutout design and a swastika atop the finial. The tray features a symmetrical sunburst design and center medallion that resembles snakes.

Chinese

bronze

6.5" x 4"

Gift of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives.

PSNC.6617a-c