Lidded Incense Burner
Artist
Derby
Date1810
Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe
MediumMaterial: porcelain; underglaze; gilt
DimensionsOverall (Burner with lid measured): 11.7 x 7.8 x 8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnn and Joseph Pearson Purchase Fund
Object number1979.328.002 a,b
DescriptionUrn shaped incense burner stands with three moulded feet on a circular pedistal base. The upper body of the piece has an underglaze blue ground, patterned with an abstract floral design in gilt. A repeating petaliform disign in raised moulding flanked by a decorative handle on either side forms the base on which the urn shape sits. The lid is in the shape of an open flower with alternating white & blue petals trimmed in gilt. The finnial, knob shaped forms the flowers centre. Bands of gilt & abstract floral design decorate entire piece. The wide rim of the burner is pierced with small holes, which also encircle the well.Status
Not on view
1903