A high-shouldered vase with ring handles decorated with design of magnolia and peony blossoms.

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Incense Tool Vase

Artist Hu Wenming (Chinese, active late 16th - early 17th century)

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Place of originChina, Asia

MediumBronze with gilding and inlaid silver wire

Dimensions7 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (18.4 x 6.4 x 4.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of private donors

Object number2005.21.1

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionA high-shouldered vase with ring handles decorated with design of magnolia and peony blossoms.

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