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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
Public Domain
Yes
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