A BRONZE-GILT INCENSE BURNER LUDUAN

Dimensions: Length: 11.5 cm, Width: 9.5 cm, Height: 14.5 cm, Weight 1015 gram.

Mythical beasts of this form are known as?luduan, legendary creatures capable of distinguishing between good and evil. Because of these qualities, censers of this form were placed beside or in front of the imperial throne to symbolise that the emperor, protected by these animals, was a virtuous and intelligent ruler.?
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