Brûle-parfum, M.C. 2019-85B (1 of 2)

Dating in century: 20th century type(s) of object(s): vietnam, metal, metal arts name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: brass place(s) of execution/realization: vietnam or việt nam dimensions - artwork: height: 55cm width: 33cm depth: 28cm description: fragrance burner iconographic description: this perfume burner is made up of a base, the body and the removable openwork lid. The very detailed ornamentation seems to freeze the object in the middle of its transformation into bamboo. The feet, the handles and the button of the lid have the appearance of twisted bamboo trunks while the body and the openwork of the lid and the base take up the motif of bamboo leaves. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: anonymous date of acquisition: d 2019 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2019-85b part of: 3-piece altar set. Date: Unknown.