J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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Past Exhibition

Chinese Art from the Scholar’s Studio

March 13 - April 11, 2015

A SET OF TWO MINIATURE INCENSE BURNERS
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A SET OF TWO MINIATURE INCENSE BURNERS

Song – Ming Dynasty, 12th-17th Century

the matching vessels following the archaic bronze ding ritual vessel form, each with raised ‘bow string’ bands encircling the rounded sides and elongated loop handles rising from the mouth rim, one cast in bronze showing a smooth dark patina, the other carved from olive green jade showing cloudy alteration of the stone from burial.

Height 2 34 inches (7 cm)

宋 – 明    小銅鼎、玉鼎一對    高 7 厘米

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A SET OF TWO MINIATURE INCENSE BURNERS

Song – Ming Dynasty, 12th-17th Century

Height 2 34 inches (7 cm)

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