Incense Burner in Form of Archaic Lian with Peonies in Relief

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Incense Burner in Form of Archaic Lian with Peonies in Relief

Date
1300s
Medium
Glazed porcelain with molded decoration, Longquan ware
Culture
China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Department
Chinese Art
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Object ID
154692

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In East Asian art, peonies traditionally symbolize prosperity and wealth.

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Credit line
Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin
Provenance
?–1971: (Worthington's, Vienna, VA, sold to Severance and Greta Millikin) | 1971–1989: Severance A. [1895–1985] and Greta [Marguerite Steckerl] Millikin [1903–1989], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art | 1989–: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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    Incense Burners Across Cultures

    These objects are all incense burners or censers used for burning fragrant materials in religious, ceremonial, or domestic contexts across Chinese, Coptic, and European cultures spanning multiple dynasties and periods.

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