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Incense burner with lotus scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue, red, and gold incense burner with lotus scrolls, created by an unknown artist. The object has a rounded body with a wide mouth and three legs. The body has a blue background with red flowers and gold accents. A pattern of scrolls wraps around the body. The lid is black with an intricate design. The object sits on a black stand with a similar design to the lid. The object is viewed from the front. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th–early 16th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 532 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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