Incense holder

anonymous, c. 618 - c. 907

Standard for candle or incense. Tripod with handle. China. 6th century. Glazed stoneware, Yue ware. This tripod and candle or incense standard form a pair. They served as grave gifts. The tripod is a small-scale model of a bronze skillet and was considerably cheaper than the large bronze variety. A lot of the early Chinese stoneware was produced in the Yue area.

  • Artwork typewierookhouder
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1988-4
  • Dimensionsheight 7 cm, diameter 3.2 cm, diameter 8 cm, diameter 4.1 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteengoed met een celadon glazuur