China Then and Now

Han dynasty censers

Han dynasty censer
2012.91.35, censer; Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard.

Like the censer on the previous page, this tripod censer was made in two parts. The complete censer measures 8 1/4 inches (21 cm) tall.

The next image shows the footed cup and cover side by side, and the final image provides a close-up of the cover.

Han dynasty censer base and lid

Han dynasty censer detail
Above two photos by B. Bernard.

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