Design for an Incense Burner (?)

Anonymous, French, 19th century French

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for an Incense Burner (?)
Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
Date: 19th century
Medium: Pen and ink with wash on laid paper
Dimensions: sheet: 11 13/16 x 7 7/8 in. (30 x 20 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1955
Object Number: 55.540.10
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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