A ceramic incense burner, China, probably Han dynasty, 17 cm high, 21,5 cm diameter (exterior) Provenance: former collection of Jean-Claude Cottet, Lausanne. Purchased in 2008 

A ceramic incense burner, China, probably Han dynasty, 17 cm high, 21,5 cm diameter (exterior)

Provenance: former collection of Jean-Claude Cottet, Lausanne. Purchased in 2008 

Some wear to the surface and lacks to the enamels 
Presence of some small holes to the exterior
Some firing imperfections
The surface is iridescent and mat
Presence of some triangle-shaped supports under the base and one under each creature
Presence of a few chips