heat, light, and smoke

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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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BP- Round, blue vessel with dark thin detailing on body. Two thin handles flare upward, and has four unglazed feet.

Chinese

Incense Burner, 1368–1644

Stoneware with iron underglaze and turquoise glaze

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 13.009

 

Light-colored sculptural globe with tan sections of ornate carving. An animal figure sits on top of the sphere. The base has a scalloped front edge and image of a dragon.

Japanese

Censer, later 1800s

Hirado Mikawachi ware porcelain with iron and glaze

 

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle 67.428ab  

 

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

Pakistan

Incense Burner, late 1800s

Brass

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle 67.372

 

 

 

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