Incense Burner
97-11-5A
From: Tibet
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 97-11-5A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Tibetan |
| Provenience | Tibet |
| Date Made | 18th Century - 1980 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silver |
| Technique | Embossed | Openwork |
| Iconography | Flower | Chinese Coins |
| Description | Bottom section of silver incense burner. Light sheet metal, shaped and embossed. Bottom section is pedestal with petal-shape to dish and small sunken circular area at center. Lid is rounded and tiered with embossed flower on lower tier and openwork in the shape of three Chinese coins on upper tear. Knob at top. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Winnifred S. Miller, 1997 |
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