Tripod Censer with Reticulated Cover and Dragon Design

Tripod Censer with Reticulated Cover and Dragon Design
Tripod Censer with Reticulated Cover and Dragon Design
(Qing dynasty (1644-1911))

Tripod Censer with Reticulated Cover and Dragon Design

Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Mediumgrayish-green nephrite jade
Dimensionsobject (a): 4 × 8 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (10.2 × 21 × 14 cm) object (b): 3 1/2 × 4 × 4 1/2 in. (8.9 × 10.2 × 11.4 cm)
ClassificationSCULPTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of the Hind family in loving memory of Diana V. and Harry W. Hind
Object number2012.26.2a,b
Subject(s)
  • animal
  • dragon
  • mythology
Collection
  • Asian
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