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Incense Burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored ceramic incense burner with a rounded lid, featuring a circular opening at the top with a lattice pattern. The body of the burner is cylindrical with two small handles on either side. The surface is adorned with intricate carvings, including a Greek key pattern at the top, two round designs in the middle, and a zigzag pattern at the bottom. The incense burner, titled "Incense Burner" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with design incised and inlaid with white slip under a thin transparent glaze (Kiyomizu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
537 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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