Brûle-parfum, M.C. 6397 (05 of 12), Entre 1600 et 1699

Date of production: between 1600 and 1699 dating in century: 17th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, vietnam name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: stoneware place(s) of execution/realization: vietnam or việt nam dimensions - artwork: height: 31. 4cm depth: 13. 4cm width: 25cm description: composed of an openwork base surmounted by two boxes, one pot-bellied, the other straight with reserves and stylized animal ornaments. Celadon base with biscuit reserves. Iconographic description: dragon in the clouds, seated lions, chimera (qilin or nghê), flaming pearl framed by dragons. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: héliot (mr) date of acquisition: 09–12–1922 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6397. Date: Entre 1600 et 1699.