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Incense Burner in the Shape of a Rooster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a sculpture of a rooster. The sculpture is shaped like a standing rooster with its head turned to the left. The rooster has a long neck and a large comb on top of its head. Its body is covered in feathers that are colored in shades of green, gold, and brown. The tail feathers are long and curved. The legs and feet are gold-colored. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, and has a patina that gives it an aged appearance.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Copper alloy with enamels, gilding, and silvering
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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