Bamboo-form incense stick holder with Three Friends of Winter"

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Datec.1600-1630

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall (G01.2.38): 8 x 4 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese porcelain incense stick holder blue and white and cylindrical shape. It is bamboo form and painted with three friends of winter.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG01.2.38

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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