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"Hill Jar" Incense Burner

Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)

When incense is burned, it gives off a fragrant smoke, which would please the soul of the person who died. This jar is shaped like a mountain, a symbol of paradise.

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Hill Jar Incense Burner
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