Incense burner
An incense burner in the shape of an armillary sphere. A hollow brass ball, decorated with pierced flowers, birds and foliage that have engraved details. The hinged lid is secured with a cabin hook. The burner is in an arrangement of concentric gimbals inside. There is a hook on the opposite side as the hinge.
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Object Details
ID: | OBJ0760 |
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Type: | Incense burner |
Display location: | Not on display |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 63 mm x 67 mm x 69 mm |