Incense Burner in the Form of an Archaic Ritual Bronze "Chŏng" (Chinese, "Ding") Vessel and with "To-ch'ŏl" (Chinese, "Taotie") Decor
VesselsKorean12th century

Incense Burner in the Form of an Archaic Ritual Bronze "Chŏng" (Chinese, "Ding") Vessel and with "To-ch'ŏl" (Chinese, "Taotie") Decor

first half 12th century

Classification
Vessels
Technique
Celadon
Medium
Molded celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over molded decoration. Reportedly recovered in Taegu-myŏn, South Chŏlla province, in 1964.
Culture
Korean
Period
Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392
Century
12th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 14.1 x Diam. 12.1 cm (5 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.

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Incense Burner in the Form of an Archaic Ritual Bronze "Chŏng" (Chinese, "Ding") Vessel and with "To-ch'ŏl" (Chinese, "Taotie") Decor | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI