Photo of collection object Incense Burner in Form of Archaic Lian with Peonies in Refief — Incense Burner in Form of Archaic Lian with Peonies in Refief, 1300s. Glazed porcelain with molded decoration, Longquan ware, Diameter: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.). Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, 1989.284. CC0.

Incense Burner in Form of Archaic Lian with Peonies in Refief

1300s

Maker Unknown

Chinese Art

Incense Burner in Form of Archaic Lian with Peonies in Refief, 1300s. China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Glazed porcelain with molded decoration, Longquan ware; diameter: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); overall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1989.284 In East Asian art, peonies traditionally symbolize prosperity and wealth.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Ceramic
Formatted Medium: Glazed porcelain with molded decoration, Longquan ware
Medium: glazed, porcelain, molded, decoration, longquan, ware
Dimensions: Diameter: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)
Departments: Chinese Art
Accession Number: 1989.284
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
Exhibitions: The Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
Rights Statement: CC0

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