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Censer with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a censer with cover. The censer is in the shape of a mythical creature. The creature has a large head with a flat face, a short snout, and a mouth with an upper lip curled up. Two small circles represent nostrils on the snout. The body is chunky, with paws on all four legs. The creature has a short tail with a flame-like shape at the end. The body, head and tail are covered in curled fur-like designs. The creature appears to be lying on the ground. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Stoneware covered with flecked glaze (Bizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 589 px
Public Domain
Yes
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