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Incense burner with fish-shaped handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red-brown ceramic vessel with rounded body and two handles shaped like fishes. The handles are on either side, protruding from the body. The vessel has a glossy glaze with brown and yellow tones. The background is dark gray to light grey. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Incense burner with fish-shaped handles."

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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