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Lion-shaped Incense BurnerJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Not on view
Carved dark wood sculpture of a stocky four-legged creature with an open mouth, block teeth, circular eyes, and a gilt-rimmed circular depression on its back
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Lion-shaped Incense Burner
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century
Medium
Carved wood with lacquer
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. (11.43 x 16.19 x 9.84 cm); .a) Cover: 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. (.64 x 6.03 x 4.76 cm); .b) Base: 4 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. (11.43 x 16.19 x 9.84 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.144a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.