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1931

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2012

2025

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Presentation Incense Burner for Agustín de Iturbide, Emperor of Mexico Incense Burner

This is a incense burner. It was made by F. Celaya. It is dated 1823 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver plated, brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21.5 x 14 x 41.5 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/2 x 16 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On top of the platform: [1] "E. Celaya", impressed

It is inscribed

Inscribed on flange: [1] "Al Libertador de la Patria, al Fundador del Imperio, al Invicta Agustin I, el Consejo de Estado, Ao 1823", incised

Cite this object as

Presentation Incense Burner for Agustín de Iturbide, Emperor of Mexico Incense Burner; Made by F. Celaya; Mexico; silver plated, brass; H x W x D: 21.5 x 14 x 41.5 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/2 x 16 5/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-61-22-a/c

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