Mountain form censer (boshanlu)
3rd-2nd century BCE
Description
Incense burner with conical openwork lid in the form of a mountain peak surrounded by swirling clouds, bowl-shaped receptacle raised on a coiled stem, and attached circular tray as the base; incised decoration of dragon and fish in the floor of the tray; light gray stoneware with incised and carved decoration.
Dimensions
H. 21.5 x Diam. 23 cm (8 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Provenance
[J.J. Lally & Co., New York, July 2001] sold; to Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation, Woodside, CA (2001-2006), partial gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2006.
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