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Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade incense burner with a rounded body and three legs. The body has an etched design. The two handles are attached on either side and are shaped like dragons or lions. The lid features an etched design around the edge and a carved dragon or lion on top. The object is symmetrical and the background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 456 px
Museum record:
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