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.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0760
Type: Incense burner
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 63 mm x 67 mm x 69 mm