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Incense Burner in Shape of Quail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black sculpture of quail with textured feathers, beak pointed to left, standing on two legs; one leg slightly behind the other; quail facing left.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Iron with gold and silver inlay
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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