Chinese Incense Burner
AssociatedAssociated with
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, 1875-1908
Object NameBurner
Mediumjade and wood
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 16.5 cm, Width: 18 cm, Diameter: 7.5 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024880
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.
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