Artwork preview

Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image of Incense Burner by artist Teinosuke Murano is of a short ceramic piece on three feet with rounded, straight sides. It’s white with a black floral motif, branches, and circles. The piece has a small foot at each corner at the bottom. The background shows a flat gray surface and a light grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
1720
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 612 px
Museum record:
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