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Tripod incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ceramic incense burner with three legs. The body of the incense burner is bulbous and has a wide mouth. The base of the incense burner is supported by three legs. The legs are black with white tips. The incense burner has a glossy green glaze. There are raised designs on the body of the incense burner. The designs are floral motifs in shades of orange, yellow, and white. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century
Medium
Earthenware with molded decoration under three-color (sancai) glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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