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Censer with Mythical Creatures
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Censer with Mythical Creatures

Artist Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th - early 17th century)
DateMing Dynasty (1368-1644), 16th-17th century
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumGilt bronze
Dimensions8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) diameter
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by friends of the Harn Museum.
Object number2006.27.5
Collections
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