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Covered censer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered censer by Sèvres has a white ceramic body with a floral design. The body is rounded and has three small feet at the bottom. A dark-colored lid with a circular pattern sits on top. The floral design features leaves and flowers in a darker shade than the body. The background of the image is light gray. The object is positioned centrally.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette