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Incense Burner

Shunzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense Burner by Shunzan. A spherical incense burner with a white flower-shaped top and a dark-colored base. The body of the incense burner is decorated with a floral pattern. The base has a square shape with curved edges resembling leaves. The incense burner has a glossy finish with visible signs of wear. A small hole is in the center of the flower-shaped top. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay with white slip under a finely crackled, transparent glaze, with a second glaze of blue enamel (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
458 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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