What are incense burners called?

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.

What is a Chinese incense burner?

A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.

How do flowing incense burners work?

Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.

How do I use an antique incense burner?

All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.

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Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian

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H 100.79 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a striking antique hanging temple incense burner. An Indian, heavy bronze ceremonial censer of impressive scale and intricate detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 18...

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Antique 1880s Indian Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form

$350

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

They vary greatly in size, form, and material of construction, and have been in use since ancient times throughout the world. Indian bronze metal Incense burner . An extraordinary,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Indian Incense Burner in the Form of an Elephant

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H 10 in W 8.1 in D 5 in

Indian Incense Burner in the Form of an Elephant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This superb bronze incense burner was produced during a period of Muslim dominance in India.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

2 Incense Burners

Unavailable

H 35.5 in

2 Incense Burners

Located in Markham, ON

Set of 2 Indian Birdform Bronze Incense Burners on Stands

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Indian Silver Filigree Work Incense Burner with Mounted Cabochons

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H 6.7 in W 5.12 in D 4.93 in

19th Century Indian Silver Filigree Work Incense Burner with Mounted Cabochons

Located in GB

The finishing detail is the six blue enamelled feet on which the piece stands. This incense burner is in very good condition and is simply stamped silver on the base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Indian Stylized Duck Brass Container/ Incense Burner

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H 9 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Indian Stylized Duck Brass Container/ Incense Burner

Located in San Diego, CA

A early 20th century Indian stylized duck brass container/ incense burner with engraved decoration to the body.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Indian Brass Owl Incense Burner / Lidded Box

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H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in

Indian Brass Owl Incense Burner / Lidded Box

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-830 Hand crafted brass owl lidded box/incense burner.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Indian Bronze Metal Incense Burner Lidded Box with Peacock Finial

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H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Indian Bronze Metal Incense Burner Lidded Box with Peacock Finial

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Indian bronze metal Incense burner lidded box with peacock finial.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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H 10.5 in Dm 5 in

Incense Burner

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th Century Indian "Orissa" tribe bronze incense burner.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures

Incense Burner

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H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Incense Burner

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th Century Indian "Orissa" tribe bronze incense burner.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antiquities

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Questions About Indian Incense Burner

What are incense burners called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is a Chinese incense burner?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.
How do flowing incense burners work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.
How do I use an antique incense burner?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.