Brûle-parfum (xianglu 香爐), M.C. 295(2)

Dating in century: 15th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, metal, metal arts, china name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 36cm diameter: 35. 5cm description: tripod incense burner with spherical body. Raised and curved side handles. Decorated with archaic motifs and “shou” (longevity) ideograms 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. 295. Date: Unknown.