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Tripod incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ceramic tripod incense burner by unknown artist. The vessel has a bulbous body with a short neck and a small mouth. It has three legs, each one roughly equal in size and spaced evenly around the base. The glaze is predominantly green with white spots. The surface of the piece appears glossy. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with green and white glazes
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 564 px
Museum record:
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