Description:

This small incense burner is in the shape of an ancient bronze vessel with animal head handles. Incense such as sandalwood was burned in both Buddhist and Daoist rituals. It was also burned at New Year and other festivals and at funerals. The wealthy used incense to make their homes smell nice when receiving visitors.

Glass
Height: 6.5 cm, diameter: 7.5 cm, width with handles: 8.0 cm

Chinese Description:

香炉 中国，清朝，约1800-1900 这细小香炉有一对兽首柄，形制有如古代的青铜器。中国人好燃檀香等香料，每每于佛教及道教祭仪、新年节庆或葬礼上焚香致意也会）。如有贵客来访，富庶人家总会点香燃炉使薰染家居。 玻璃

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4694