Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Incense burner by unknown artist is a rounded object on a short pedestal. The object has a wide base that narrows then widens out and curves in toward the top. A short neck connects to a circular base. The entire object is bronze colored. The lid is rounded and slopes inward to a rounded point at the top. The lid and body are decorated with relief designs. The base has a wide lip around its edge. A green patina is visible on parts of the object. The background is white with a slight shadow behind and to the right of the object.