Censer
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Censer

TitleCenser
Dateearly 600s 7th century
Mediumgilt bronze
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginChina, Tang dynasty (618-907) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCenser, early 600s. China, Tang dynasty (618-907). Gilt bronze; overall: 23.8 x 14.3 cm (9 3/8 x 5 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1949.157.a
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Censer” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 600s. It is executed in gilt bronze and classified as metalwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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