Incense Burner Lid: Fu Dog
2003.14.0001B
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Incense Burner Lid: Fu Dog (2003.14.0001B) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Late 18th - early 19th century |
| Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 10 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 9.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 9 cm |
| Weight | 76 g |
| Measuring Remarks | 8 3/4”H x 5” dia. - with ears 7” across. |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Animal--Tooth--Ivory, Plant--Bamboo |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Polishing |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Yellowish Brown (10yr 2/1) -Base. White (5y 9/.5) -Tooth. Brownish Black (5yr 2/1) -Poppy. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | "A Chinese bamboo jar with lid, the body of the jar carved in low relief of dragon and phoenix, and having ears with loose rings, the lid with Fu Lion and cub finial, standing on three masked animal face paw feet with inlaid ivory eyes, the ears giving it a somewhat ovoid shape. The Fu lion - also known as a Fu Dog, are terms used to describe Buddhist guardian lions. Their original derivation and appearance have become stylized with a mythological representation." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 2003. |
| Comparanda | Sotheby’s, London, 11/14/2002, Sale #WO2833, Lot #266, a carved wood vase with mythological creatures on neck, 18th century, 12 1/8”H. |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |