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Incense Burner in Shape of Lion (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light blue ceramic object with a wide base and scalloped top, A lion-like creature sits on top with its mouth open, revealing a hole. The base has a small circular hole.

Artwork Details

Date
early 14th century
Medium
Porcelain with brown and raised decoration under celadon glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
339 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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