Tripod Incense Burner with the Shahada

Tripod Incense Burner with the Shahada

late 1700s
Country
China
Object
incense burner
Medium
Cloisonné enamel on copper
Accession Number
1989.22
Credit Line
Partial gift of Farrokh Faripour and museum purchase with funds from Bj Averitt and Mr. and Mrs. Todger Anderson
Tripod Incense Burner with the Shahada . late 1700s. Cloisonné enamel on copper. Partial gift of Farrokh Faripour and museum purchase with funds from Bj Averitt and Mr. and Mrs. Todger Anderson. 1989.22.
Dimensions
height: 3 5/8 in, 9.2075 cm; diameter: 7 1/4 in, 18.415 cm
Inscription
2 Medallions on exterior w/arabic inscription
Department
Arts of Asia
Collection
Arts of Asia
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Incense Burner
late 1700s, Qing Dynasty
China
Cloisonne enamel on copper
Gift of H. Medill Sarkisian and Justine Sarkisian Rodriguez
1988.336

Possibly used as a ritual vessel, this ornate incense burner combines traditional Chinese shapes with Islamic-style decoration. The vessel is decorated with multicolor enamel floral motifs and quotes from the Quran in red Sini calligraphy, a style used in China for Arabic script. They were likely made for Chinese Muslims who also observed traditional Chinese customs.