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Covered censer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a covered censer by artist Kiyomizu Rokujiro. Square base with rounded corners on four short legs, and a decorative pattern on the sides. The body of the covered censer has two panels showing figures. An openwork base with a similar decorative pattern on the sides. A figure on top of the lid crouching on a ball. The figure has a large hat on their head and a long curved object in their right hand. A decorative design on the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated in colored enamels, in the Chinese style (Koto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
546 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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