Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense burner by unknown artist. A dark-colored, rounded vessel with two handles on either side. The vessel has a wide mouth and a narrow base. Two handles are on either side, each featuring a decorative element resembling an animal's head at the top. The body of the vessel features an intricate pattern of raised designs, including curved lines and shapes. The base of the vessel is slightly flared and has a decorative line around its edge. The vessel appears to have a dark patina and shows signs of wear. The background of the image is light-colored.