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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Incense Burner

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Incense Burner

Period

Ming

Year

1368-1644

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

earthenware

Geography

Origin: China

Dimensions

15.2 cm (6 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

13.009

Type

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

First enjoyed in Egypt and Asia more than 5,000 years ago, the scented fumes of burning incense are an integral part of religious ceremonies, meditation practice, and aromatherapy. Wafting from open or pierced vessels, the smoke can infuse a room, freshen a garment, or even repel insects.

Chinese Ceramics from the Museum's Collection
Mar 22, 1996 – May 26, 1996

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Chinese
Incense Burner, 1368-1644
Stoneware with iron underglaze and turquoise glaze
15.2 cm (6 inches) (height)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 13.009

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