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Green-glazed beast-shaped incense burner reveals Song-era elegance
Updated: Aug 11, 2026
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"Hello! I'm suanni, the fifth son of the dragon. I look like a lion, and I love sitting and enjoying incense. So what am I really? An incense burner!"
Dating to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), this green-glazed incense burner releases wisps of fragrant smoke from the beast's mouth when the incense inside is lit — bringing to life the elegant and romantic Song-era living. Collection: Anhui Museum.
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