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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense Burner by Bencharong, features a black base with a small white animal on each corner. A two-tiered silver filigree sits on top with a lid. The filigree design on each tier consists of a swirling wave-like pattern. A small figurine sits atop the lid. The background of the image features a gradient transitioning from light gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top. The object casts a shadow on the background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain decorated in molded relief pattern with famille verte enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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