Accession No
1929.433
Description
Large brass censer or incense burner. Consists of a handle at top, with chains, bells, and an incense container hanging below. A chain with a small cross can be pulled out of the top of the handle, which controls the opening of the incense container. The container features openwork diamond-shaped designs, which allow incense smoke to flow outward. Corrosion and white accretions present on bells. Used in churches.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Adis Ababa
Period
Source
Unwin, Joseph Daniel (Dr) [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1929.433
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; Brass
Local Term
Measurements
670mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
Catalogue card notes: 'Obtained with 1929.432 A-B.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Brass censor with bells. Used in church ritual.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Large brass censer or incense burner. Consists of a handle at top, with chains, bells, and an incense container hanging below. A chain with a small cross can be pulled out of the top of the handle, which controls the opening of the incense container. The container features openwork diamond-shaped designs, which allow incense smoke to flow outward. Corrosion and white accretions present on bells. Used in churches.
Event Date 28/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal
FM:105966
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