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Incense Burner of Archaistic Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense Burner of Archaistic Design by Unknown. Dark-colored metal incense burner with a domed lid that has a short cylindrical protrusion at the top. The lid and body are decorated with intricate carvings of leaves and flowers. Three short legs support the burner, one of which features a scroll design at the top. Two curved handles protrude from the body on either side, each adorned with dragon-like heads at the ends. The handles are positioned on a raised section on the left and right sides, shaped like leaves or shells. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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