Incense burner in the shape of a duck
Place of OriginChina
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 6 3/4 in x W. 5 1/4 in x D. 2 3/4 in, H. 17.1 cm x W. 13.3 cm x D. 7.0 cm
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P91L.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on view明朝江皁景德汒窯梮絏拘形晧爐
HIDDEN MEANING: May you come first in the imperial examination (yijia yiming 一甲一名狀元
The Chinese word for "duck" (ya 拘"armor" (jia 甲一甲狀元
approx. 1600-1700
approx. 1600-1644
approx. 1500-1600
approx. 1436-1459
approx. 1300-1368
