Bronze. Globular in shape, in two halves:
a) the lid having an open-work pattern, partly scroll design, and ending in a small turret
b) the bowl is solid, decorated with scroll pattern repousse.
History note: Bought by the Friends from Dr Hildburgh
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Diameter: 3½ in
Height: 5½ in
Method of acquisition: Given (1952-07-31) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
12th Century
Circa
1100
-
1200
Censers are containers in which incense is burned on hot charcoal. During Mass, blessings, and processions, they are swung so that scented smoke disperses, symbolising the ascent of prayers to God.
Accession number: M.6-1952
Primary reference Number: 13929
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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