Incense Collection (#10)

Perfume Burner, c. 1530-40 (bronze)
1217929 Perfume Burner, c.1530-40 (bronze) by Desiderio da Firenze (fl.1545) (attr.to); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: 51.3 cm ); eAshmolean Museum; Italian

The Emperor Nerva making an offering of incense on the Capitoline Hill, Rome (chromolitho)
1093309 The Emperor Nerva making an offering of incense on the Capitoline Hill, Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Fall of Solomon. Solomon is corrupted by women
XEE4138240 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Fall of Solomon. Solomon is corrupted by women, and offers incense to the idols of the false gods. His death. Illustration from 1811

Allegory of vein glory holding a trumpet and breathing the smell of incense with
XEE4135790 Allegory of vein glory holding a trumpet and breathing the smell of incense with satisfaction. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien

Freemaking: initiation and reception of an apprentice. Engraving from "
GIA4791480 Freemaking: initiation and reception of an apprentice. Engraving from " Picturesque Histoire de la Franc Maconnerie et des Societes Secretes antique et modernes" by F.-T. B

L odalisque en rouge Anonymous painting. 19th century Avignon, Musee Calvet
JLJ4666373 L odalisque en rouge Anonymous painting. 19th century Avignon, Musee Calvet by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee Calvet, Avignon

Procession of St Charles Borromeo (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4694225 Procession of St Charles Borromeo (Painting, 17th century) by Ansaldo, Giovanni Andrea (1584-1638); Sant Erasmo e San Nicolo, Voltri

Portrait of Saint Didacus of Alcala (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4691539 Portrait of Saint Didacus of Alcala (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Chiesa Santissima Annunziata, Levanto, La Spezia, Liguria

Oriental art: polychrome faience balls with angels. 19th century Paris, Armenian museum
JLJ4676829 Oriental art: polychrome faience balls with angels. 19th century Paris, Armenian museum by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee Armenien de France

Elijah and the Priests of Baal, detail, 1863 (stained glass)
3474765 Elijah and the Priests of Baal, detail, 1863 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Michael, Lyndhurst, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co)

Detail from the Procession of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1857 (stained glass)
3474744 Detail from the Procession of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1857 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); College Dining Hall, Bradfield

Three Censing Angels, detail from Christ In Majesty, c. 1863 (stained glass)
3474739 Three Censing Angels, detail from Christ In Majesty, c.1863 (stained glass) by Westlake, Nathaniel (1833-1921); St Mary, Datchet

A Curious Religious Service In The Cathedral Of Milan, Prelates Pulled Up With Ropes Down... (colour litho)
2798433 A Curious Religious Service In The Cathedral Of Milan, Prelates Pulled Up With Ropes Down... (colour litho) by Beltrame

An Egyptian Temple (engraving)
5991898 An Egyptian Temple (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Temple)

Aaron
LLM338209 Aaron by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aaron. The Childs Coloured Scripture Book published by George Routledge & Sons, c 1890)

The Procession of the Lords and Commons to St. Paul s
STC358145 The Procession of the Lords and Commons to St. Paul s, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by McCormick

Sickness, after an original Chinese print, 1810 (coloured engraving)
CHT182498 Sickness, after an original Chinese print, 1810 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Berenice, costume for Berenice by Jean Racine
STC96524 Berenice, costume for Berenice by Jean Racine, from Volume II of Research on the Costumes and Theatre of All Nations

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 889, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4875576 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 889, Satirique en Couleurs, 1888_4_22: Le veau d or - Anticlericalism, Affaire Boulanger - Reactionaries

Art Islam: Burn perfume in the shape of a falcon. Bronze sculpture, late 12th century
JLJ4663018 Art Islam: Burn perfume in the shape of a falcon. Bronze sculpture, late 12th century. Paris, Musee Du Louvre by Islamic School, (12th century); Louvre, Paris

A Stigma in the Middle Ages Painting by Georges Moreau de Tours (1848-1901) 1885 Sun
JLJ4677680 A Stigma in the Middle Ages Painting by Georges Moreau de Tours (1848-1901) 1885 Sun. 2, 6x3 m Musee des Beaux Arts Nantes by Moreau de Tours, Georges (1848-1901); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Summer Allegory A woman holding a lily flower and a man holding an incense ring walking
JLJ4670532 Summer Allegory A woman holding a lily flower and a man holding an incense ring walking through the spray. Painting on anonymous porcelain

Incense tripod vase, decorated with a head, 600 to 1200 AD (clay)
LRI4688551 Incense tripod vase, decorated with a head, 600 to 1200 AD (clay) by Mayan; Museo de Arqueologia, Guatemala; (add.info.: Precolombian art, Mayan civilization)

Anthropomorphic incense vase, decorated with a figure wearing a mask of the Quetzal bird
LRI4688569 Anthropomorphic incense vase, decorated with a figure wearing a mask of the Quetzal bird, 250 to 900 AD (clay) by Mayan; Museo de Arqueologia, Guatemala; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

La Vierge aux Angels, by William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) 1900
JLJ4676755 La Vierge aux Angels, by William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) 1900 by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

The Adoration of the Magi - Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, c. 1620
FIA5406886 The Adoration of the Magi - Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, c. 1620. Dimension : 235x277, 5 cm. State Hermitage, St

Didon (Elyssa, Elissa, Elisha, Elysha ou Helissa) fait un sacrifice a Junon - Dido
FIA5407905 Didon (Elyssa, Elissa, Elisha, Elysha ou Helissa) fait un sacrifice a Junon - Didos sacrifice to Juno, by Lastman, Pieter Pietersz. (1583-1633). Oil on wood, 1630

Rodolphe Ier du Saint empire (ou Rodolphe IV de Habsbourg) (1218-1291
FIA5403278 Rodolphe Ier du Saint empire (ou Rodolphe IV de Habsbourg) (1218-1291) - Rudolph of Habsburg and the Priest par Jan Wildens, (1586-1653), ca 1625 - Oil on canvas

A baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia (engraving)
819093 A baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia)

The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias (pen & ink on paper)
LMG142832 The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 10.3x15.4 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Spirit of the Sphinx, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Henry Bacon
Spirit of the Sphinx, late 19th-early 20th century

The Holy Family Adored by Angels (The Large Nativity), c. 1655

Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499 / 1501. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499/1501

The Adoration of the Magi, mid-1520s. Creator: Simon Bening
The Adoration of the Magi, mid-1520s

Les Fetes de Sainte-Jacques de Compostelle: La Procession des Reliques. [Religious festival at Santiago de Compostela: The Procession of the Relics]

Death of the Virgin. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde
Death of the Virgin

A cup of coffee
Lucia Gamez

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smoke bath in the hut
Piet Flour

Black Kaali
Elangovan Subramanian

Smokin in Red
Renee Doyle

Individuality
Renee Doyle

Naked 2
Roberto Marini

Hot Bite
Smoking hot chili pepper on fork on black background. Gert Lavsen

Volatile curtains
Heidi Westum

Where nothing grows
Abstract macro motif blended with smoke from incense. Heidi Westum

Semana Santa
Ali Khataw

Floating purple in pink
Heidi Westum

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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.