Incense Burner (Boshan Lu)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Incense Burner (Boshan Lu) by Unknown Artist. The object is a greenish metal artifact with a wide bowl and narrow base. The bowl has a wide mouth and is supported by a short, narrow stem attached to a wide circular base. There are horizontal lines around the bowl, one below the rim and one near the bottom. The surface shows signs of wear, with patches of green patina and visible discoloration. The base of the object is flat. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. A shadow is cast to the right of the object.