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Western Han Dynasty Bronze Animal Boshanlu Hill Censer

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Western Han Dynasty Bronze Animal Boshanlu Hill Censer

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DESCRIPTION: Ancient Western Han dynasty boshanlu ("hill censer") featuring a dish form base in which swims a cosmic turtle upon which stands either a fenghuang ("Chinese phoenix") or the Zhu Que ("vermillion bird of the south") bearing the mountain in its beak. Mountain form lid is perforated allowing the incense to rise from it as do mists and clouds on real mountains.

Provenance: Estate at Kings Point New York, which purchased item(s) from Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd.
See pgs. 212-213 of "A Walk Through the Ages: Chinese Archaic Art from the Sondra Landy Gross Collection" by the Hillwood Art Museum

CIRCA: 206 BC to 24 AD
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 9.5" D: 6.5"

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CONDITION: Plate, bird's tail, and censer proper each bear a clear but tiny incision, likely for modern testing purposes; patina and minor wear has developed throughout due to age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Western Han Dynasty Bronze Animal Boshanlu Hill Censer

Name: Western Han Dynasty Bronze Animal Boshanlu Hill Censer
SKU: 149871933
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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