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Ming Dynasty Incense Burner
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| Limited Edition:
35 Banners |
| Price:
$415 |
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| Museum:
Saint Louis Art Museum |
| Exhibition:
Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty |
| Material:
Printed vinyl |
| Dimensions:
L: 84 " (213 cm) : W:30 "
(76 cm) |
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Description:
Featuring a stunning array of Ming Dynasty masterpieces, the exhibition Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty gave viewers a chance to see the true wealth, power, and pageantry of Ming rulers. Artists at the time generally followed court-dictated styles and became known for their large-scale scenes of landscapes, fauna and flora, and figurative narratives. Ming rulers favored art that glorified their image and conveyed the rulers’ kindness, generosity, and virtue.
This banner features a copper alloy incense burner in the shape of a mythical beast from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing. The burner was produced during the Wanli period (1573–1619) and was likely produced in a factory under the direction of the imperial court. The gilding and polychrome enamel inlays are the work of a superior metalsmith using the cloisonné technique. To achieve the beautiful decorative spirals on the burner, the metalsmith carefully outlined each one using a thin gold wire, essentially creating different compartments. The interior of each compartment was then filled using multi-colored enamels which were heated, cooled, and the process repeated until the desired results were achieved.
The work sits on a mustard yellow background with rust red text above it that reads "February 22 - Mar 17, 2009", and a black band below it with the museum's name in white lettering, "Saint Louis Art Museum".
Both sides of the banner are identical.
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| Provenance:
These banners were displayed around Saint Louis from February 22 through May 17, 2009 to promote the exhibition Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty at the Asian Art Museum. The exhibition was also seen at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. |
About the Artist:
During the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), China enjoyed new levels of artistic innovation and accomplishment spurred on by the court's patronage. Like Europe's Renaissance, the Ming dynasty was a time when artists achieved new levels of brilliance in an era known for its opulence and wealth. The fine quality, beauty and artistry of Ming works often incorporated symbolism and imagery that were detailed and precise.
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| Color Scheme: Warm - |
| Style: Asian - |
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