'Gui' censer with 'Xie Zhi' (mythical beast)

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1628-1644)

Datec.1635-1645

MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall (G01.2.46): 6.5 x 10.8 cm (2 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese porcelain incense burner, blue and white compressed globular shape with flaring rim. It has incised scrollwork band at the rim, and it is painted scene of a qilin and flaming clouds by a waterfall and pond.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG01.2.46

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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