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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
Museum record:
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