Accession No

Z 16829


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. White accretions present on bells and chains.


Place

Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia


Period


Source

Scott, Hugh (Dr) [field collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 16829; MAA: Z 16849 [incorrect]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; Brass


Local Term


Measurements

610mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Label attached to the object reads: 'Abyssinia. c. Dr. Hugh Scott. d.d. his execs 1961. Duplicate: not entered' on one side and 'Z 16849' [incorrect number] on the other.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau


Context (Amendments / updates)
There is actually no description for Z 16829 in the Z register but the entry both states 'Ethiopia' and 'Dr Hugh Scott' which match the information on the object label. The similarity between Z 16829 and Z 16849 makes it very likely that the Z number written on the object label is incorrect due to a typo.
Event Date 13/2/2020
Author: Lucie Carreau


Description (Physical description)
Metal incense burner adorned with large bells.
Event Date 13/2/2020
Author: Lucie Carreau


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. White accretions present on bells and chains.
Event Date 28/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal


FM:286573

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