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Censer (Italy)
This is a Censer. It is dated probably 18th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
The burning of incense is an integral feature of many religious ceremonies. Censers, used in Christian ritual since medieval times, are perforated vessels that are swung on long chains to spread the fragrant smoke of incense. (Design for Life, 1997-98).
This object was
donated by
Mrs. Russell C. Veit.
It is credited Gift of Mrs. Russell C. Veit.
- LAPIS Necklace
- ground jade mixed and cast with acrylic resin, gold.
- The Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
- 2016-34-90
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 28.8 x 13.4 x 13.4cm (11 5/16 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4in.) H (with chains): 103cm (40 9/16in.)
Cite this object as
Censer (Italy); bronze; H x W x D: 28.8 x 13.4 x 13.4cm (11 5/16 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4in.) H (with chains): 103cm (40 9/16in.); Gift of Mrs. Russell C. Veit; 1951-66-16
