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Incense burner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal ceramic incense burner with rounded sides, flat top and domed lid; floral pattern; two small handles on either side; one large circular hole on the front; small metal knob on top of lid. Ceramic piece by unknown artist titled "Incense Burner".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Pottery; design painted in overglaze blue, white, green and gold; separate metal lid Kiyomizu ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 609 px
Museum record:
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