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Covered incense box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The covered incense box by artist Bernard Leach features a circular object with a lid. The object has a dark-colored base and a lighter-colored lid. The lid is adorned with a design of three leaves, each with visible veins. The object appears to be made of ceramic or stone. The lid is rounded and smooth, with a subtle sheen. A thin line runs around the middle of the object, indicating where the lid meets the base. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery; surface covered with; design in gold (Izumo ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 527 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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