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Some of the earliest examples, known as \"boshanlu,\" appeared during the Han dynasty, with some scholars believing that their mountain-shaped lids symbolized sacred peaks wreathed in rising smoke. Over the centuries, incense burners reflected the spiritual and artistic ideals of each era: Tang craftsmen favored ornate bronze and gilt designs inspired by Buddhist imagery, while Song artisans created elegant ceramic forms with soft glazes like Ru and Jun ware. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, incense burners became both devotional and decorative, cast in bronze, cloisonné, or fine porcelain, often inscribed with auspicious motifs and imperial reign marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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