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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short, wide, cylindrical object with a lid and small feet. The object, titled "Incense Burner", is made by artist Kōetsu. The object has a lid with a small bird-shaped finial on top. The body and lid of the object are decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including flowers and foliage. The designs are raised and textured, giving the object a three-dimensional appearance. The object appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain and has a light-colored background, suggesting that it may be an incense burner. The object has three small feet at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1700
Medium:
White porcelain with decoration of iron red, gold and silver
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
577 × 625 px
Museum record:
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