Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense Burner by Unknown Artist. Black and white photograph of a large, dark-colored, three-legged vessel. The vessel has a wide mouth and a rounded body. The body features two raised circular designs on either side. The left design appears to be an animal-like creature with a long snout. The right design includes a symbol within flames. The background of the image is light gray with a shadow around the edges. The vessel casts a shadow on the surface below it. The surface and background appear to be a flat, smooth material.