

Incense Burner in the Shape of a Rooster
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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