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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
Museum record:
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