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1989.44.34.1

Tripod brazier. Three human figures on vessel. The feet of the brazier are also in the form of human figures. Inscription on base. For lid with lion figure see [1989.44.34. 2] [RM [OPS move] 12/7/2016]


1989.44.34.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tripod brazier. Three human figures on vessel. The feet of the brazier are also in the form of human figures. Inscription on base. For lid with lion figure see [1989.44.34. 2] [RM [OPS move] 12/7/2016]
Long description
Tripod brazier [.1] with separate lid [.1]. On lid is a figure of a lion; on body of vessel 3 human figures. The feet of the brazier are also in the form of human figures. Inscription on base.
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Alfred Ernest Dickinson
Field collector Cicely Frances Dickinson
Field collector Enid May Dickinson
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 10/1989
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Cast, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Length: max 145 mm, Height: max 125 mm, Height: max 140 mm total, Width: max 110 mm total, Width: max 110 mm, Length: max 145 mm total
Object numbers
Accession number: 1989.44.34.1

Search terms: Fire, Figure, Vessel, Writing, Religion, Fire Accessory, Animal Figure, Inscription, Religious Object