Brûle-parfum (xianglu 香爐), M.C. 333

Dating in century: 18th-19th 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: 5. 5cm diameter: 10cm description: cylindrical incense burner with fixed fish head side handles. Belly dotted with gold flakes. 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. 333. Date: Unknown.