Antique Incense

The head of the smaller lion detaches to access the hollow body for burning incense. The smoke would rise through the mouth of the smaller lion.

This small and elegant vase was made for use in a scholar's studio, possibly as a small flower vase, or for incense tools. For a similar example, of the same size, and with the s...

The gesso has been darkened by years of incense smoke and is cracked and chipped in places which only adds to its overall presence.

Offerings such as food, incense, and paper money are placed on the altar to provide for the spiritual needs of ancestors and gods, ensuring their blessings and protection in return.

This pair of antique French, silver plated candelabra in the Regence style are topped with incense burners, atop which sit flamed finials. The central column is fluted and hung with ...

“‘Veneto-Saracenic’ Metalwork: An Analysis of the Bowls and Incense Burners in the British Museum.” In Trade and Discovery: The Scientific Study of Artefacts from Post-Medieval Europ...

The top of the urn unscrews so that a small amount of potpurri or incense can be added if desired. The top/lid of the urn is decorated with anthemions between openings to allow any s...

Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to di...

Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to di...

Tri-pod ceramic bowl likely used as an incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji period.

With craftsmen moving from arms and armour to decorative objects in their stead, a tremendous amount of creative skill was transferred to the making of objects such as this. This kor...

It was widely used primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder and altar table. Its small and low profile fits the ...

Its origin was likely from the Chinese prototype of "Incense Burner Table". The extensive inlay work on the top surface depicts a classic literary scene where two scholars greeting e...

Items for use at the tea ceremony are also being made along with incense burner, sake flasks and vases. All are of the highest quality.

Styled after an ancient Chinese temple incense burner censer, monumental scale, whimsical Gothic Victorian taste, featuring highly detailed dragons wrapped around a pair of tall outs...

The decoration of our specimen is characterized by 4 vases at the corners, two with compositions of flowers and two that emit incense. The large central field is deliberately left em...

A wonderful Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.

“‘Veneto-Saracenic’ Metalwork: An Analysis of the Bowls and Incense Burners in the British Museum.” In Trade and Discovery: The Scientific Study of Artefacts from Post-Medieval Europ...

The front of the base features a large gilded bronze plaque, intricately detailed with symbols of imperial Rome, including armor, spears, fascia, and incense burners, further emphasi...

The other shows the coffin set up in a pavillion, with incense burning around it, and several mourners lamenting the departed.

The form from antiquity was used as a source of heat and for the burning of ceremonial incense . In the present form it made an excellent decorative accessory and was most often used...

Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to di...

Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to di...

Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to di...

- Other Uses: Sweet Flag is also used in perfumery and incense due to its pleasant fragrance. It has been used in traditional rituals and as an insect repellent. 2.

A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Edo Period, early to mid 19th cent...

Candelabra both for illumination and burning incense, were widely used in antiquity and, like many Roman decorative objects, they came in extremely diverse forms.

Although most likely intended as an okimono, table sculpture, this shishi was apparently used as an incense burner and candle holder. The interior of the mouth and the brocade ball b...

This name yomogui is from a scene in the Tale of Genji, and the symbol is Used specifically when playing the Tale of Genji themed incense game. The tray was likely used as an accesso...

They are carried by priests or deacons during processions, accompanied by liturgical chants, incense, and prayers. The processions themselves are public manifestations of faith, serv...

Kéléty incorporated the sleek Art Déco aesthetic into functional objects like electric lights, ashtrays, bookends and incense burners. Through prolific collaborations with Etling's f...

The figure is shown with the left hand raised to the chest, as if holding something, possibly an offering or incense. Figurines like this were placed in tombs to guide the deceased o...

Shokaken exhibited his work in many international exhibitions, as for example an incense burner at the Vienna World Exposition in 1873, which is now in the Austrian Museum of Applied...

Two of Khlebnikov most significant projects were the renovation of the Palace silver dinner sets, working alongside Nichols & Plinke, Ovchinnikov and Morozov, and the decoration of C...

They appear on everyday objects, from boxes to incense burners, incense holders, lamps, mirror holders and the droppers scholars used when they wrote.

The ivory field holds a round blue medallion at the center, with vases, incense burners and other vessels arranged above and below it and small blue cloud corners.

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpen...

He is also listed as exhibiting 'incense burners & porcelain' at the World's Columbian Exhibition held in 1893 in Chicago.

Impressive handmade large and powerfully cast Japanese tripod bronze censer of the 19th century, made during the Meiji period and with mythical animals. This unique Koro or incense b...

Islamic Mughal Art antique brass incense burner or oil lamp. A Mughal Deccani bronze metal bird form hanging oil lamp Bird dimensions: 8" x 4"5 x 2" height including chain: 17" Prove...

This grand hanging lantern was once an incense burning sanctuary lamp, and is made of brass sporting a beautiful dark patina.

This unique hanging lantern was once an incense burning sanctuary lamp, and is made of brass sporting a beautiful patina.

Similar to early Islamic birds such as the Mesopotamian incense burner in the Islamic Museum, Berlin, inv.

They serve as protective beings, and were originally used as joss (incense) stick holders. The joss sticks would have been placed in the cylindrical tubes on the side of each lion.

The other shows the coffin set up in a pavillion, with incense burning around it, and several mourners lamenting the departed.

This Erotic etching and aquatint printed with colour and with hand colour titled "SMOKE' (FUMÉE), 1926" showing a beautiful woman in a diaphanous gown reclining on a bear skin rug wi...

In the foreground are the temple implements, including more offerings, candlesticks in the form of writhing dragons, flower vases with dragons and elephant handles and filled with fa...

Next to the chair is an incense burner in the shape of an urn. The clock case below the figure is rectangular, formed of five layers alternately decorated ormolu.

The two front feet are cast as lions heads among fascia and cornucopia; across the front of the base is large gilded bronze plaque showing many signs of imperial Rome, ie. armour, sp...

Meanwhile, caravan routes through the Arabian Peninsula facilitated trade in high-value commodities such as incense and spices. 3. Cultural and Religious Diversity: The region was a...

Resting on four tall legs joined by a stretcher decorated with a silvered pierced bronze incense burner. The central relief of that cellarette for cigars, with that fantasy creatu...

The necessaire contains a plethora of instruments, utensils, storage bottles, boxes, to contain pills, medicine, potions, soap, shaving needs, snuff, beverages, spirits, tea, coffee,...

The central field is richly populated with highly stylized scholar's objects, including vases, books, and an incense burner, often referred to as the "Hundred Antiques" motif.

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpen...

One of the four Classic Chinese beauties, DiaoChan, was famously associated with making wishes in front of incense under a full moon. The lovely piece is presented in a museum qualit...

Depicted here sitting on a rock with a book in his left hand and snapping his fingers in his right hand, symbolic of the speed at which he obtained enlightenment, accompanied by a be...

Pairs of ritual vessels—incense burners and censers—stand as symbols of veneration and harmony, their shapes echoing temple rites and ancestral reverence.

The entire surface was painstakingly decorated with seven shaped vignettes, including an incense burner, a teapot, a fan, a covered jar, a long neck vase, a cup and a round dish. sna...

In 1885 he recorded in his journal his admiration for the colors, candle light and incense of the ceremonies at the local church. He frequented the Louvre, and admired especially the...

A remarkable straits Chinese (also known as Peranakan or Nyonya) carved hardwood and bamboo inlaid and embellished table-form stand, originally for display or incense, 19th-20th cent...