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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense Burner by Unknown Artist depicts a metal sculpture of two birds. The sculpture is made of a dark, weathered metal with a pitted and worn surface. The two birds are connected, with one bird on top of the other. The top bird has its head and tail pointing to the left and right respectively. The bottom bird has its head and body facing left. The body of the bottom bird is bulbous with three small feet. The birds have decorative elements including swirls and bumps. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Enamel on bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 504 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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