Pair of Censers

China

16th century

  • Titles Pair of Censers (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze, semi-precious stone
  • Dimensions each: 9 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (22.9 x 19.1 x 11.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Stephens, 1985.74a-b
  • Work Type censers
  • Classification Containers

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