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What are incense burners called?
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Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair, Antique Incense Burners, Oriental, Decorative Censer, Bookends, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique incense burners. An Oriental, decorative stone censer or guardian lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bookends
Materials
Stone
Antique Incense Burner, Oriental, Brass Censer, Decorative, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique incense burner. An Oriental, brass censer, dating to the late Victorian period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique Chinese Incence Burner Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant Chinese Antique incense burner. It shows very detailed hand craft works of
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Figurative Incense Burner
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Figurative Incense Burner
Continental
Gilt bronze
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Classique Chandelier in Crystal Three Lights by Badari
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Reminiscent of an antique incense burner, this exquisite pendant chandelier in crystal features a
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$11,414 / item
Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique terracotta insensario, incense burner, with three legs. Older repair, stunning patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
