Censer

China

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande period (1426-1436)

  • Titles Censer (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (10.8 x 14.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1989.9
  • Work Type censer
  • Classification Containers

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