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Incense burner (from set)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense burner, likely from a set. Blue body with white flowers and green accents. Three legs. Two cylindrical handles on either side. Domed lid with a gold spiral on top. Gold bands around lid and body. Background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 18th century
Medium:
Painted enamel on copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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