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Censer with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Censer with cover, by Unknown Artist, depicts a large, rounded vessel with a lid. The vessel has a bulbous body, a narrow base, and three short legs. Two small humanoid figures are carved into the piece. One figure stands on the left side with their left hand on the vessel. This figure has a shaved head and wears a robe. The second figure sits on top of the vessel's lid, slightly towards the back. This figure also wears a robe. The entire piece appears to be made of dark-colored metal. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Stoneware covered with glaze (Bizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
557 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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