Boshanlu incense burner, 博山爐, green patina copper alloy, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) 
The body of the incense burner rests on a high foot flared downwards, the pedestal is decorated with a band of stylized foliage and the underside of the bowl with a frieze of four lingzhi heads on a leiwen background. It is topped by an openwork lid depicting superimposed mountain peaks. 
Height: 25.5 cm; weight: 1079 g
Casting defect, base missing.
Live Friday 28 February 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 169

Boshanlu incense burner, 博山爐, green patina copper alloy, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) The body of the incense burner rests on a high foot flared downwards, the pedestal is decorated with a band of stylized foliage and the underside of the bowl with a frieze of four lingzhi heads on a leiwen background. It is topped by an openwork lid depicting superimposed mountain peaks. Height: 25.5 cm; weight: 1079 g Casting defect, base missing.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€2,600
Buyer's premium
30%
Boshanlu incense burner, 博山爐, green patina copper alloy, China, Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) The body of the incense burner rests on a high foot flared downwards, the pedestal is decorated with a band of stylized foliage and the underside of the bowl with a frieze of four lingzhi heads on a leiwen background. It is topped by an openwork lid depicting superimposed mountain peaks. Height: 25.5 cm; weight: 1079 g Casting defect, base missing.
Sale Friday 28 February 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris