Tripod incense burner with Buddhist auspicious symbols

The image shows a tripod incense burner with three legs. The incense burner has two curved handles on either side. The body of the incense burner is bulbous and rounded. It has a domed lid with a small finial on top. The incense burner is decorated with intricate designs, including floral patterns and auspicious Buddhist symbols. The designs are in a darker color on a lighter background. The incense burner has a Greek key pattern around the middle section. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:: late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:: Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware), wooden cover with jade knob
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 523 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original