Censer, 6th century, Made in Possibly Constantinople, Byzantine, Cast copper alloy, Overall (including chain): 30 1/2 x 4 5/16

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Censer, 6th century, Made in Possibly Constantinople, Byzantine, Cast copper alloy, Overall (including chain): 30 1/2 x 4 5/16 in. ( x cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, Censers were swung during church services, usually by deacons, releasing the sweet perfume of the incense that burned on hot coals within the vessel. The medallions on the long chains would have made changing patterns of light and dark as the censer was moved around the altar and over the Gospels and Eucharistic vessels

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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