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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense Burner by an unknown artist depicts a bird on top of a roof. The bird has its tail feathers fanned out. The bird has a detailed body with feathers sculpted in relief. Its head faces to the left. The roof has a tiered, tiled surface with multiple layers of shingles. The roof is on top of a boxy base. The entire object appears to be made of metal and is photographed in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Stoneware with glaze (Bizen ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
505 × 624 px
Museum record:
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