Insence Burner (Han Dynasty)

Unearthed in 1981 from Douma Village, Xingping County, Shaanxi Province. The burner is in the shape of semi-globe with the whole body gilded with gold. The cover of the burner is made in openwork of mountains and the base was composed by several dragons. The handle was in the shape of bampoo and was divided into five sections. On the outer edge of the burner, some inscriptions told that this object belong to Princess Yangxin.

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