Incense burner
Chinese
Category
Brassware
Date
1700 - 1800
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
130 mm (H); 112 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Jingdezhen
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180653
Summary
Cast bronze incense burner in ritual form 'ding'. Decorated with forms of the character 'shou' (longetvity), in lozenge-shaped reserves. Standing on three cylindrical tapered legs. Chinese, 18th century.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Chinese , maker