Incense burner, refashioned from a bottle
National Museum of Asian Art

Incense burner, refashioned from a bottle

late 18th-19th century

Porcelain with cobalt decoration under clear glaze; silver lid
National Museum of Asian Art
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of Asian Art

Originally this item was a long-necked bottle. The neck was broken off and repaired to serve as an incense burner. Globular shape with silver rim and pierced copper cover.

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