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Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense burner by Unknown, an earthenware object with a predominantly brown color and visible signs of aging. The object has a rounded body with a lid on top; the lid features a mountain-like design. Three legs support the body; each leg is shaped like an animal head. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with remnants of pigments
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
496 × 624 px
Museum record:
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