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Censer in the Form of a Cock on a Drum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic object resembling a drum with a rooster on top. The drum is round and has a decorative pattern on its front, featuring a central spiral design surrounded by four flower-like shapes. The drum has small metal studs around its edge and sits on a three-legged stand. The rooster on top is facing to the right, with its tail feathers raised. The rooster and drum appear to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, and have a dark patina. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The title of the object is "Censer in the Form of a Cock on a Drum" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1800
Medium:
Stoneware with colored enamels and gold (Kyoto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
370 × 625 px
Museum record:
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