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Censer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a gray clay censer. The body is bulbous at the bottom and narrows before widening again at the top. There are two V-shaped handles on either side of the top. The surface appears worn and dusty. The background is a flat gray surface and wall. The object titled "Censer" by the artist is centered in the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Earthenware with green glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
425 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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