Hand Censer
early 19th century (made)
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Hand censer (dhupdan) of cast brass, slightly chased. A five headed cobra, provided at the back with five sockets for holding incense sticks, rest on a square platform above an arched grip which connects two circular boss-like feet.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Dhupdan, cast brass; Puttalam, C19 |
| Physical description | Hand censer (dhupdan) of cast brass, slightly chased. A five headed cobra, provided at the back with five sockets for holding incense sticks, rest on a square platform above an arched grip which connects two circular boss-like feet. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Everard im Thurn, K.C.M.G., K.B.E, C.B. |
| Object history | Given by Sir Everard im Thurn, K.C.M.G., K.B.E, C.B., 39 Lexham Gardens, W.8. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1920-1409 |
| Association | |
| Other number | RP 1920/1409 - RF number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.10-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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