

Censer with cover
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
- Museum Record
- View original
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