Incense Box and Stand, 1820-1851
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Carved two-tone lacquerexpand_more
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus L. Searleexpand_more 79.3.3a-c
On View in Gallery 210expand_more
The boat shape of the incense stand is reminiscent of the great pleasure gardens of the Qing dynasty, such as the Summer Palace in Beijing. These gardens included extensive planted water courses that accommodated the boating parties of the aristocracy.
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- Title
- Incense Box and Stand
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 79.3.3a-c
- Curator Approved
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