Blue Glass Boshan‑Style Censer,Han Dynasty,2nd Century BCE‑2nd Century CE

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Dimensions:Overall Height 16 cm (6.30 in),Lid Width 7 cm (2.76 in),Weight 315g,Han Dynasty,2nd Century BCE‑2nd Century CECondition & Provenance:The censer comes apart into body and mountain‑shaped lid.The main structure remains intact.Thick ancient weathering crust covers glass surface,with burial‑induced encrustation and patina.Hollow‑carved patterns on lid are largely preserved with minor ancient chips.Tall stem and base are solid,original burial dirt still adheres to base.Provenance:Private collection,Pennsylvania,United States.Acquired from Toronto antique dealer in 1988,preserved within two‑generation family collection and recently released to North‑American art market.Description:This magnificent blue glass Boshan‑style censer represents an exceedingly rare luxury incense vessel of ancient China.It consists of a tall‑stemmed receptacle plus detachable open‑work mountain lid.The lid evokes mythic immortal mountains,elaborately pierced so incense smoke drifts out through multiple openings,decorated with dense raised relief ornamentation.Cylindrical body is molded with continuous scrolling floral motifs.The deep teal‑blue glass retains subtle translucency.Thousands of years underground built up thick iridescent weathering patina,the signature feature of early Chinese glass.In an elegant design,a slender stem supports the bowl and flares outward to form stable foot.Glass was a highly‑priced luxury material reserved for elite nobility during Han period.Boshan censer is iconic Han‑dynasty incense ware.Complete detachable glass Boshan censers are extremely scarce surviving relics.It merges fine craftsmanship,rare material and ancient incense‑burning culture together,carrying outstanding historical and artistic significance.This is a top‑tier highlight piece for high‑ancient miscellaneous collecting.

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