Bronze-colored sculptural object with incised design. Top half is teardrop shaped with a crescent moon shape on top. Cylindrical vessel on bottom.
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Unknown Maker, Pakistani

Incense Burner

Maker

Unknown Maker, Pakistani

Culture

Pakistani

Title

Incense Burner

Year

late 1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

brass (alloy)

Geography

Origin: India

Dimensions

Height: 22.9 cm (9 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle

Object Number

67.372ab

Type

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

First enjoyed in Egypt and Asia more than 5,000 years ago, the scented fumes of burning incense are an integral part of religious ceremonies, meditation practice, and aromatherapy. Wafting from open or pierced vessels, the smoke can infuse a room, freshen a garment, or even repel insects.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Pakistani
Incense Burner, late 1800s
Brass
Height: 22.9 cm (9 inches)
Bequest of Martha B. Lisle 67.372ab

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