Few pieces can be as striking to the eye as this incense burner. Its terracotta form has been carefully molded to achieve maximum performance in the days gone by. Its design and its zoomorphism, create a rare and beautiful piece of art. The work itself has been divided up into two pieces in the center. The artist to achieve the design has used a thumbing technique. Remnants of a red-orange slip remain throughout the entire piece. However, at the top of the vessel is an unusual reptile with crocodile features, which sits precariously on a raised platform. The tail rests on the body of the burner, as an act of steadying the sculpture. The eyes are enormous in comparison to the head, yet this animal adds a tremendous amount to the overall beauty of this work of art. The artist took great care in creating this work of art, and respectfully, we have been allowed to become a part of its creation as its history.