Burner
About this object
History of use
Use of the yin-yang symbol was banned during the Japanese occupation (1910-1945). Its use on this piece suggests it was made before 1910.
Cultural context
for burning incense
Physical description
Incense burner (a) has nearly spherical main body, with wide mouth 11.7 cm in diameter, high neck, outturned rim; three legs 3 cm high which rest on a round base. Base is incised on sides with zigzag pattern and on top with central yin-yang figure surrounded with 3 yin-yang figures alternating with flowers, fruit and a bird. Body incised with yin-yang designs surrounded by flowers and bird on one side; same on other side with fruit, deer, and pines. Riveted between designs are 2 u-shaped handles 12.5 cm. high with animal heads where attached. Zigzag design around rim. Lid (b) is highly perforated in bat design, with animal-shaped handle.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1935
Date Acquired
10 Jan 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 25.9 cm x 15.5 cm x 10.8 cm
Object Number
Ed1.185 a-b