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Incense box

Hu Wenming

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense box by Hu Wenming. The object is a small, round, closed box. The box has a dark brown base color with gold inlays. The lid and sides are intricately decorated with gold designs. The lid features gold swirling patterns and a central motif. The sides have a band of gold floral patterns. The box has a flat bottom and straight sides that curve inwards to meet the lid. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Parcel gilt copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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