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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a dark brown, rounded incense burner with a domed top and a scalloped base. The top is intricately carved with a design of a bird and flowers. A floral pattern wraps around the bottom. The object sits on a flat surface against a white background. The title of the image is "Incense Burner".

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Lacquer decorated with gold; inside copper gilt
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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