Incense Burner with Openwork Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense Burner with Openwork Lid by Unknown. The object is a three-legged vessel with two curved handles on either side, resembling a teapot. The body is rounded with a wide base tapering to a narrower top. Three short legs are at the bottom. A decorative design featuring a flower-like motif with curved lines and swirls is on the front. The lid is domed with a decorative knob on top and features an openwork pattern with a geometric design. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The image is in black and white.