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Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense burner by Unknown. The object is a small, three-legged metal censer with a domed lid. The censer has a wide, rounded body with a domed lid that is topped with a small, pointed finial. The lid has several small holes around its edge. The body of the censer is adorned with four ring-shaped handles, one on each side. The legs are thick and tapered, with decorative elements at the top. The entire object is made of brass or bronze and has a green patina, with areas of gold visible where the patina has worn off. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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