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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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