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Teardrop-Shaped Incense Burner (Cintanmani)

Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Jizhou-type ware; stoneware with olive-brown glaze and openwork decoration
11.3 × 7.8 cm (4.4 × 3.1 in)

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