Censer
1600 - 1650 (made)
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Censers are used during church worship for burning incense with thyme and myrtle placed on the embers in an inside liner. The three long chains enable the bearer to swing the censer and spread the fragrant smoke, which passes through the perforated lid attached by a fourth chain, thereby purifying the congregation.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, set with enamelled silver bosses |
| Brief description | Silver, Spain, town mark of Cuenca, 1600 - 1650, mark of Joaquín López. |
| Physical description | Bowl set with oval bosses decorated with blue enamel, moulded base. Round lid with domed cover, set with similar enamelled bosses. Chain and rose not original. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On the base: town mark for Cuenca; maker's mark a chalice below a star for Joaquin Lopez |
| Gallery label | Silver Gallery:
Censers were used for burning incense with thyme and myrtle placed on the embers in an inside liner. The three long chains enable the bearer to swing the censer and spread the fragrant smoke, which passes through the perforated lid attached by a fourth chain, thereby purifying the congregation.(26/11/2002) |
| Credit line | Dr W.L. Hildburgh Bequest |
| Object history | Acquisition RF: 55/4478A Dr WL Hildburgh FSA Bequest. |
| Summary | Censers are used during church worship for burning incense with thyme and myrtle placed on the embers in an inside liner. The three long chains enable the bearer to swing the censer and spread the fragrant smoke, which passes through the perforated lid attached by a fourth chain, thereby purifying the congregation. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.308-1956 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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