Incense Collection

Strange Incense by Reginald Higgins
A rather sinister looking faun watches over a woman sleeping, unaware, in a deckchair

Jewish high priest and Levite in ancient Israel
Jewish high priest and Levite conducting a ceremony, ancient Israel. Antique hand-colored woodcut

Giant incense sticks, Chinese moon festival, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chesterfield Church
The spire of Chesterfield Church, Derbyshire. The Devil wound his tail around the spire, but the incense from a Mass service made him sneeze and bent the spire!

Buddha, Dharmikarama Burmese temple, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vatican Council / 1870
The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome

Young Chinese woman praying with big burning incense sticks in her hands, Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Forum Romanum in ancient Rome
Procession in the Forum Romanum, ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

China, Hong Kong, Incense Shop Display

Hanoi, Vietnam. Incense offering at Ngoc Son Pagoda (Temple of the Jade Mound), a Buddhist temple on a small island on Hoan Kiem Lake

Incense sticks burning in Den Ngoc Son, Temple Hanoi
Incense sticks burning in Den Ngoc Son, Temple of the Jade Mountain in Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam

The Harem
CH53323 The Harem by Gimenez y Martin, Juan (1858-1901); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Priests, High-Priest, and Levites
illustration of a Priests, High-Priest, and Levites

Devotional incense sticks burning outside the Goddess of Mercy Chinese temple (Kuan Yin Teng), built in 1728 by Chinese settlers, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Temple, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China, Asia

Still life with flowers in a silver vase with perfume burners, c. 1690-99 (oil on canvas)
CTS407286 Still life with flowers in a silver vase with perfume burners, c.1690-99 (oil on canvas) by Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (1636-99); 137.4x164.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400 / 1410. Creator: Master of Heiligenkreuz
The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400/1410

O Star of Wonder, Star of Night, c1900-1950

Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam
Thien Mu Pagoda, Buddhist Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady, in Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam

Thien Mieu Temple
The Hue Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Painting of St. Barnabas in interior of St. Barnabas Monastery, North Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

Monk holding an incense bowl during an Ecumenical celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Costume / Men / Hebrewpriest
A Hebrew High Priest in ornate gold and red robes, praying with raised hands and swinging a smoking censer

Drying Yellow Incense
Riza Amrullah

Drying Yellow Incense
Riza Amrullah

Drying Yellow Incense
Riza Amrullah

"The First-Born", by F. Goodall, A.R.A. in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
"The First-Born", by F. Goodall, A.R.A. in the International Exhibition, 1862. Engraving of a painting. "The First-born" is distinguished for its splendour

Drying Yellow Incense
Riza Amrullah

Drying Yellow Incense
Riza Amrullah

Priest at the Golden Altar of Incense
This engraving depicts a Jewish Priest burning incense in the Golden Altar of Incense. Incense was burned daily on this altar during morning and the evening sacrifices

USA, Montana, Missoula. Incense cartons close-up. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Incense workers sits surrounded by thousands of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau, Hanoi, Vietnam

United Arab Emirates, Dubai. Incense and spices for sale at the souk

A woman sorting out the incense sticks drying in the sun, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Incense coils at Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan, Central District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Drying Yellow Incense
Riza Amrullah

Altar of incense - Bible
3781674 Altar of incense - Bible; (add.info.: Altar of incense - The Bible, Leviticus XVI, 13: And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the Lord)

Biblical Frankincense plant
3781670 Biblical Frankincense plant; (add.info.: Frankincense plant - used as an ingredient to create incense to be burnt on the golden altar, made by Moses, creating a rich, sweet perfume)

Joy in the service of the sanctuary - Bible
3781705 Joy in the service of the sanctuary - Bible; (add.info.: Joy in the service of the sanctuary. Bible, Psalm XXXIV, 10: For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand)

Incense factory in Vietnam
Cecile Zehnacker

Proserpine, 1878 (pencil & w/c)
7425766 Proserpine, 1878 (pencil & w/c) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 77.5 x 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Festival of Light
Shaibal Nandi

Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas)
901788 Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 118x135 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Baroque : La mort de Saint Joseph - Death of Saint Joseph par Maratta, Carlo (1625-1713)
FIA5406383 Baroque : La mort de Saint Joseph - Death of Saint Joseph par Maratta, Carlo (1625-1713), 1676. Oil on canvas, 368x206

Aaron, High Priest of the Israelites, holding a censer (oil on canvas)
1762521 Aaron, High Priest of the Israelites, holding a censer (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); 94.6x70.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha (Balsamodendron myrrha). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Altar of Incense
Incense offering in Judaism was related to perfumed offerings on the altar of incense during the Tabernacle and the First and Second Temple period

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"Unveiling the Mystique of Incense: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Traditions" Step into a world where fragrant smoke weaves tales of ancient rituals and cultural traditions. In Reginald Higgins' captivating book, "Strange Incense, " he delves into the significance of this aromatic substance that has captivated humanity for centuries. Travel back in time to ancient Israel, where incense played a vital role in religious ceremonies as Jewish high priests and Levites carefully prepared it. Imagine giant incense sticks adorning the Chinese moon festival in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, filling the air with an enchanting aroma. Visit Chesterfield Church and witness how incense heightens spiritual experiences during worship. Explore Dharmikarama Burmese temple in Penang, Malaysia - a serene sanctuary where Buddha is honored amidst billowing clouds of sacred smoke. Trace history's footsteps to Vatican Council in 1870 when incense became an integral part of Catholic liturgy. Marvel at a young Chinese woman fervently praying with big burning incense sticks held tightly between her hands - a poignant symbol of devotion. Transport yourself to Forum Romanum in ancient Rome, where wisps wafted through grand temples dedicated to various gods. Admire "Still life with flowers, " an exquisite painting from c. 1690-99 depicting silver vases adorned with perfume burners emitting delicate scents. Journey eastward to Hanoi, Vietnam - immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sight of Ngoc Son Pagoda's faithful offering incense as they seek blessings from Temple Jade Mound. Witness Den Ngoc Son ablaze with flickering flames from countless incenses illuminating prayers whispered into thin air. Finally, explore China's vibrant streets and stumble upon Hong Kong's bustling Incense Shop Display - shelves lined with colorful bundles waiting to be ignited by those seeking tranquility or warding off negative energies.