Censer, 8th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Slivered bronzeexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 98.170.1a,b
On View in Gallery 214expand_more
This delicate silvered-bronze sphere holds burning incense, which adds fragrance during ritual ceremonies. The interior has a mechanism that acts like a gyroscope and keeps the incense pot inside level and upright as the censor is swung about during ceremonies. The decoration consists of butterflies and chrysanthemums within a tendril pattern.
Details
- Title
- Censer
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm)
- Accession Number
- 98.170.1a,b
- Curator Approved
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