Incense Burner with Magpie's Tail-shaped Handle
Incense Burner with Magpie's Tail-shaped Handle, Brass incense burner in Tokyo National Museum, Japan
The National Treasure incense burner features a handle shaped like a magpie's tail, measuring 39 centimeters in length and 10.2 centimeters in height.
Created during the 7th century, this brass artifact represents the advanced metalworking techniques developed during Japan's early artistic periods.
The incense burner incorporates the magpie motif, a significant symbol in Japanese folklore representing fortune, into its functional ceremonial design.
The Tokyo National Museum displays this National Treasure alongside other significant metalwork pieces in its permanent collection of Japanese artifacts.
The intricate brass construction demonstrates the precise metallurgy skills required to create the detailed magpie tail handle and functional burning chamber.
Location: Taitō-ku
Inception: 7 century
Height: 10.2 cm
Length: 39 cm
Made from material: brass
GPS coordinates: 35.71994,139.77560
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:32
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