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Censer in form of a Pleasure Boat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Censer in form of a Pleasure Boat by an unknown artist, is black and white photo of a ceramic boat. The boat has a curved body with a dragon's head at the front and a spiral design at the back. The body of the boat has intricate designs and patterns. The boat has a small cabin in the middle with a roof and lattice-style walls. The roof has a decorative edge and two small finials on top. The background of the image is a plain wall. The boat sits on a flat surface. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
White porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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