Dragon with Flaming Pearl Censer

China

mid 20th century

  • Titles Dragon with Flaming Pearl Censer (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium copper and cloisonné enamels
  • Dimensions 12 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.1 x 14 x 31.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Darcy T. Tatum, Jr., 1985.257.1-.3
  • Work Type censer
  • Classification Containers

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