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Miniature tripod incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a small, three-legged metal vessel. The vessel has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the vessel is bulbous, wider in the middle than at the top or bottom. The three legs are short and tapering, extending from the bottom of the vessel. The surface appears to be made of a dark-colored metal, possibly bronze or iron, and has a rough texture with visible imperfections and marks. The object has no visible handles or other features. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stoneware with variegated blue glaze (Jun ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 453 px
Public Domain
Yes
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