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Lion Dog Incense Burner
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Lion Dog Incense Burner

Artist
Date1875 - 1890
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: porcelain; polychrome glazes
DimensionsOverall (height with lid; height without: 23.0 cm): 34.7 x 22 x 22 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the Hobart Molson Family
Object number1997.032.007 a,b
Descriptionornate incense burner, made for European taste; Lion Dog on the top of the lid; two zoomorphic faces on the shoulder of the vessel, positioned opposite from each other. Two images of utilitarian goods & ritual objects oppoiste of each other on the shoulder of the vessel; on the body of the vessel are 2 exterior scenes showing men & women gathering. Two male figures hold staff-may relate to Buddhism; blue background with golden flowers.
Status
Not on view
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