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Incense holder with scholars in a landscape

late 16th–early 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 219
The ubiquitous motif of scholars in the midst of a remote landscape is elegantly carved on the surface of this incense holder. The openwork decoration facilitates the release of fragrance from incense sticks burning inside.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 明晚期 朱三松款高士圖香筒
  • Title: Incense holder with scholars in a landscape
  • Artist: Zhu Sansong (active ca. 1573–1619)
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Date: late 16th–early 17th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Bamboo
  • Dimensions: Overall (including new wooden ends) H. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Bamboo
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.271
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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