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Three Votive Implements: Incense Burner, Candlestick, and Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows five Asian-style bronze votive implements. Two candlesticks are on either side, each with a long tapered spike at the top. Each candlestick features a design on the top middle section, with a bowl-shaped indentation below it. A decorative body with handles on either side and three legs at the bottom sits below. A small animal figure tops the middle item, which features a bowl-shaped top, a decorated body with handles on either side, and three short legs at the bottom. Two vases are placed beside it. They have a bowl-shaped top, a decorated body with handles on either side, and a short base with no legs. All items are decorated with various animal and plant designs. The background is plain white. The image appears to be a product or museum exhibit photo.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 363 px
Museum record:
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