Lion-Footed Incense Burner (Reproduction)


Total height 23.0cm, diameter 37.7cm,
Meiji era　19th century

Lion-Footed Incense Burner (Reproduction)
  • D017760
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  • D017760
  • 1997/03/25
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  • D036778
  • 1995/06/27
Lion-Footed Incense Burner (Reproduction)_2
  • A025019
  • 1997/03/25
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  • A029491
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  • A029492
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This large-scale incense burner is supported by five standing lions; and between each lion hang double ringed handles. This is a replica of the marble in-cense burner preserved in the Middle Section of the Shōsō-in Treasure Repository, but unlike the original treasure, it is made of wood. 
Object label 

Accession Number 251-0
Category Decorative Arts
Bibliography The reproduction of Shosoin treasures : special exhibition celebrating the enthronement ceremonies of His Majesty the Emperor : encountering Tenpyo craftsmanship through the recreation of 8th century works. Nara National Museum, 2020.4. 223p. Feature exhibition : Shōsō-in treasures in reproduction. Nara National Museum, 2005.

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