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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
Museum record:
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