Brûle-parfum (xianglu 香爐), M.C. 177(2)

Dating in century: 16th 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: 18cm width: 17. 3cm diameter: 11. 5cm description: fixed handles with fantastic golden fenghuang bird heads. Openwork ironwood lid topped with a pink jade button. 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. 177. Date: Unknown.