Insence burner with lobed sides
ca. 1800 - ca. 1899
Medium
turning
Dimensions
7.7; 10; 8.7; 7.8; 11.6; 1.8; 9.2; 6.7; 13.2
About this artwork
height 7.8 cm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit featuring exquisite examples of 19th-century. The *Incense Burner with Lobed Sides*, created anonymously around 1800–1899, stands at a modest height of .2 cm (with an alternate record of 7.8 cm). This delicate object exemplifies the artistry of turned wood, a technique where a lathe spins the wood carve symmetrical, flowing forms. Its lobed sides—gentle, scalloped curves—add a rhythmic elegance, transforming a functional item into a decorative treasure. Woodturning flourished in the 19th century across Europe and Asia, blending utility with ornamental flair. Incense bur...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...