Incense Burner

The image is a black and white photograph of an incense burner by artist unknown. The object is rounded with a wide mouth with a lid on top. A tree branch with leaves is painted on the body in black. The lid has a basket-like design with geometric holes in a lattice pattern. The background is plain and light-colored. The object sits on a flat surface, casting a subtle shadow.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Clay covered with a finely crackled glaze and decorated in polychrome enamels and gold (Satsuma ware)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 597 px
Museum record:: View original