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Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light blue-green ceramic incense burner with three legs. The body of the incense burner is bulbous and rounded. Three legs protrude from the bottom. The legs are shaped like animal claws. Two handles are on either side. A ring handle is on the front. The incense burner is decorated with a raised design. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Porcelain with blue-white glaze (Qingbai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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