19th Century Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

Item Details

A 19th Century Chinese bronze incense burner In the form of a lotus with snail and frog figures. The pieces stand on a custom carved wooden base. The previous museum’s inventory number is present on the inner lip, base, and lid. 1938.0349

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

Condition

- consistent with age; minor markings and wear throughout; Non-period solder on leg of piece; one leg loose from base; Museum markings to each separate piece

Dimensions

Item #

17COL077-333