This incense burner was designed in the Han Dynasty. It was originally made of bronze and was designed for incense.

Incense is not entirely an ornament in the life of ancient literati, but also has the functions of incense clothing, eliminating fatigue and expelling mosquitoes.

Incense has a long history in China, and the famous Boshan Furnace in Han Dynasty was designed for incense.

After the Han Dynasty, the materials of incense burners were gradually enriched. Boshan furnace made of porcelain appeared in Song Dynasty, but it could not help barbecuing with fragrant powder, and soon became a plaything for literati.

Wait, jade incense burner, jade incense burner and so on. Later, it was also an ornamental for display or play. Display may be more valuable than practicality.

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Modern "incense burner" is a kind of vessel that uses heating method (usually boiling water) to make the smell of essence radiate in the air to adjust the surrounding atmosphere. It integrates ceramic art, candlelight and fragrance health care, and is practical, collectible and ornamental.

It consists of "furnace body", heating candle and essence (usually added to water and volatilized with steam).

When in use, the selected essence with appropriate fragrance is dripped into an open or closed container, and a small amount of water is added at the same time, and then the candle is put into a furnace for lighting.

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