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Incense Stick Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense Stick Holder by unknown artist. Dark gray sculpture on a clear glass rectangular base. The sculpture consists of a square base with figures protruding from the sides. A cylindrical object rises from the base with four round bowls stacked on top. The bowls have rounded scalloped edges. Between the bowls and around the base are carved figurines and animals. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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