Copper alloy incense burner in the form of a mythical beast, suanni, the eighth son of dragon, which looks like a lion and like smoke. It is depicted with two horns, mane, red stone eyes inset, an open mouth and a lotus bud knob on top of its head, which is turned to one side. The suanni also has curled hair covering the body, winged legs and fork-like upturned tail. It is hollow and has two openings, one at its belly and the other at mouth. It is one of a matching pair.
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