Indian incense burner

Brass incense burner in form of peacock, Indian, 19th century

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Brass incense burner in form of peacock, Indian, 19th century
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Brass incense burner in form of peacock, Indian, 19th century

The best known copper alloys are the brasses, which are composed of copper and zinc. Brass is a very versatile material and has excellent casting properties. It can therefore be used for free standing objects, and parts made from cast brass can also be attached to other objects by soldering or riveting.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A126325
Materials:
brass
type:
brass and incense burners
credit:
Glendining