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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square ceramic incense burner with a domed lid. The incense burner has a white body with black designs. The lid is black with a floral pattern cut out of it. The body has four sides with different designs. One side shows a bird perched on a tree branch. Another side shows a tree with leaves and branches. The edges of each side have a decorative border. The incense burner has four small feet at the bottom. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1700
Medium
White porcelain decorated with red under the glaze, and polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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