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Archaistic Tripod Censer

1867

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Archaistic Tripod Censer

1867

Physical Qualities Porcelain with greenish gray-white glaze, 9.8 H x 14 Diam. cm.
Credit Line Gift of Terri and Erwin Harris, Baltimore
Object Number 1991.220
(Decorated with raised characters on both sides of the body, 'Have a high moral standard and follow it to keep a good reputation' The censer is decorated with a wide, low rim around the mouth; with 4 raised, archaistic characters on each side of the body ('Have a high moral standard and follow it to keep a good reputation'); and with 2 elongated, humanoid monster mask handles, and 3 elephant-head feet with pronounced eyes and long tusks. The greenish gray glaze is finely crackled.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1990; Terri and Erwin Harris, Baltimore

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