Incense burner

Large gilded incense burner

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Large gilded incense burner
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Large gilded incense burner, main bulbous bowl with very wide circular rim, hinged lid with knob, decorated with repouse and filigree work, Tibetan, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A171927
Materials:
complete and brass
Measurements:
overall: 170 mm
rim: 343 mm,
base: 134 mm,
type:
incense burner
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)