Incense holder
Cylindrical incense holder by artist, unknown. Tall, brown, cylindrical object with a yellow rim at the top and a green rim at the bottom. The object is covered in intricate carvings depicting people and foliage. The carvings are raised and appear to be a landscape and figures scene. The background of the image is dark gray, getting lighter towards the bottom. The object casts a small shadow on the surface below. The object appears to be made of wood or a similar material. The top and bottom rims appear to be made of a different material, possibly metal.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Bamboo
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 312 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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