Brûle-parfum (xianglu 香爐), M.C. 669, between 1600 and 1644

Author(s): anonymous date of production: between 1600 and 1644 dating in century: 17th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, metal, metal arts, china name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, gilding place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 27cm width: 25cm description: oblong section vase. Body decorated with dragons in relief among the waves. Side handles formed of chimera heads with movable rings. Openwork lid with cloud motifs topped with a dragon. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao (chinese) 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. 669. Date: between 1600 and 1644.