Tibetan Incense Burner
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, 1875-1908
Object NameBurner
Mediumtinned copper and onyx
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall (Height x Diameter): 130 × 120mm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 01
Object numberABDMS014522
About MeCensers are any type of vessels made for burning incense. These vessels vary greatly in size, form, and material of construction. They may consist of simple earthenware bowls or fire pots to intricately carved silver or gold vessels, small table top objects a few centimetres tall to as many as several metres high. In many cultures, burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations, and this influences the design and decoration of the censer.More About Me
This vessel would burn an incense derived from a combination of frankincense, juniper leaf, sandalwood, cinnamon, patchouli, etc.
Exhibitions
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Ming Dynasty, 16th - 17th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
James Cromar Watt
