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Incense Burner

Artist Unknown Chinese

Date18th Century

Mediumcast bronze

Dimensions11 1/2 x 22 inches (29.2 x 55.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981

Object number51.900.103.A

ClassificationsHousehold Accessories

DescriptionTapered round shape; sea dragon shaped handles with crystal balls in mouth on either side; threaded from interior; woman/mermaid in flowing gowns; playing a drum type instrument; brass drum sticks; reverse has woman/mermaid holding cane type instrument or trap.

ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House

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