Pottery Sculpture, 'Short Incense Burner'
This handmade pottery artwork is the replica of a ceramic censer relic made in Han Dynasty (B.C.206~A.D.220). The upper part of censer shapes as an oval sphere. The top can be taken off for incense refill. Triangle shaped orifices are carved on the body of burner. The round base can be filled with water to prevent overheating and fire.
Chinese people started using incense since the Spring and Autumn period (B.C. 770~B.C. 476). In Western Han Dynasty (B.C.206~A.D.25), incense began to prevail in people’s lives. Besides keeping the air in fresh, incense is very important in rituals and ceremonies.
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About the artist, Gao Xiaofei
Luoyang in Henan province is a city with a long history. Luoyang has been the capital for many dynasties through out Chinese history. Gao Xiaofei was born in a village near Luoyang. His family has been trading and repairing antiques for generations. Gao has a special interest in pottery. Inspired by the exquisiteness of the ancient pottery sculptures, he started his workshop replicating the artworks in 1994.
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