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Incense burner in the shape of a lion
Zoomorphic sculpture appeared in bronze production of the fourteenth century. This striding lion, with its forepaw and tail raised, is an incense burner. Fragrant smoke emits from the lion’s wide-open mouth when incense is burned inside. It exemplifies contemporary bronze artists’ pursuit of play and amusement.
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