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Incense burner with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense burner with cover by an unknown artist is a white ceramic object. The object has a wide body and a narrower top that is covered. The body and top have handles on either side, which are symmetrical. The handles are shaped like leaves or flowers. The body and top are decorated with a pattern of leaves and flowers carved into the ceramic. The pattern on the body and top appears to be the same. There is a wide band around the middle of the body with an illegible design. The number "551" is written on the band. The object sits on a flat surface, and there is a small piece of paper in front of it. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite, white with very light greenish tint
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 472 px
Museum record:
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