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Incense burner

Hu Wenming

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense burner by Hu Wenming is a rounded vessel with two handles on either side. The body of the incense burner features a dark brown base color with a gold floral pattern covering most of its surface. The handles are shaped like dragon heads and bodies. The rim of the incense burner is gold. The background of the image is dark gray and light grey.

Artwork details

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