The sophisticated lifestyle of Song Dynasty was demonstrated through the use of aroma. At the time, aroma shops were the popular place for scholars, philosophers, artists, nobles and celebrities. The use of agalloch was common in the Song Dynasty.

Incense burner is closely related to Chinese traditional culture. According to chronicles, incense burners were used to show status and courtesy of the owners; to refresh the mind, and to show respect to Buddha and gods.

After Song Dynasty, owing to rapid development of ceramic craftmanship, ceramic incense burners of Song Jin periods grew in popularity. The craftsmen’s ingenuity were demonstrated through the unique and elegant designs of ceramic incense burners. Beijing Seeks Antique International Auctions Co Ltd will showcase a number of incense burners of Song Jin periods.

Rulers of Ming Dynasty reverence Buddhism and Confucianism. The social culture was influenced by Buddhism. The imperial Buddha paintings of Ming Dynasty are exquisite.《藥師佛》painting was the classic. This painting has been shown in AIAA 2007 and was praised by overseas and local collectors. Seeks will display the painting again in AIAA 2008.

Incense burner with lion figure as support

藥師佛

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