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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spherical ceramic object with a lid. The object is predominantly dark gray with white accents. The lid is positioned on top of the sphere, featuring a series of curved slits around its edge. The sphere's surface showcases a pattern of white floral designs against a darker gray background. A prominent white floral pattern with a starburst center is visible on the front. The object appears to be an incense burner by artist unknown titled "Incense Burner".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Clay decorated with polychrome enamels (Awata ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 593 px
Museum record:
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