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Incense Burner

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-72786

Description

Three satyrs support a peirced bowl with flared lip, two handles; tri stpd base; well

Details

Descriptive Terms

incense burners
brass (alloy)
bronze (metal)
casting (process)
marble (rock)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Dispenser, Fragrance
Burner, Incense
Burner, Incense

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 (H), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.3276

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