Tripod Censer with Design of Assorted Birds and Animal-Mask Handles

Artist: Hu Wenming, Chinese, active c.1572–1620
Dynasty: Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
Period: Wanli period, 1573–1620
Date: late 16th–early 17th century
Material: Bronze
made in: Songjiang, Shanghai municipality, China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 229
Dimensions: 5 9/16 x 6 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (14.1 x 15.6 x 13 cm)
Credit Line: Spink Asian Art Collection, Bequest of Edith J. and C. C. Johnson Spink
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 74:2014

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