Censer (xianglu 香爐) (M.C. 951)

Dating in century: 17th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, sculpture, china name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, gilding place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 22. 3cm length: 19. 2cm width: 22. 4cm description: three-legged toad carrying on its back a seated liu hai 劉海 holding a sapèque. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 951. Object Type: sculpture, censer. Unknown date Dimensions: height: 22.3 cm (8.7 in) ; width: 22.4 cm (8.8 in). Medium: bronze. Depicted People: Liu Hai. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.