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Covered Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a white ceramic octagonal incense burner. The burner has a removable lid with a knob on top. There are eight small decorative protrusions around the lid's edge. Two curved handles are on either side. The body features an openwork design with floral patterns and geometric shapes. The burner stands on four curved legs. The surface is predominantly white with uniform lighting.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with a clear glaze, Dehua ware (blanc de chine)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
593 × 624 px
Museum record:
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