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Incense burner with animal-mask handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a rounded bronze vessel with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The surface appears to be bronze with patches of gold leaf and a weathered, worn look. There are two handles, one on each side, in the form of animal masks connected to rings. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The vessel sits on a light gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Copper alloy, splash gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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