Incense Collection (page 3)

La mort de Germanicus. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
La mort de Germanicus

Puis l'ange prit l'encensoir (And the angel took the censer), 1899. Creator: Odilon Redon
Puis l'ange prit l'encensoir (And the angel took the censer), 1899

Esquisse pour l'église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : L'Adoration des mages, c.1833. Creator: Jean-Pierre Granger
Esquisse pour l'eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : L'Adoration des mages, c.1833. Adoration of the Magi

Esquisse pour la mairie du 10ème arrondissement de Paris : L'odorat - Parfums du soir
Esquisse pour la mairie du 10eme arrondissement de Paris : L'odorat - Parfums du soir, between 1905 and 1908. Scents of the evening

Chinoiserie, between 1765 and 1767. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Chinoiserie, between 1765 and 1767

La Vierge aux anges, 1900. Creator: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
La Vierge aux anges, 1900. Virgin and angels

Scène antique, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Eugène Froment
Scene antique, mid-late 19th century. Classical scene. Women offer incense in front of an altar

Portrait of the Duke of Northumberland, Vase and Ornamental Frame, no. CCCLXXI ("... July 26, 1792)
Portrait of the Duke of Northumberland, Vase and Ornamental Frame, no. CCCLXXI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 56), July 26, 1792

Ceremony of the Blessing of the Sea, at Ostend, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of the Blessing of the Sea, at Ostend [in Belgium], 1854....the annual ceremony of Blessing the Sea...is usually performed on St

Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783

Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara... c. 1794
Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794

Angel with Censer, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Angel with Censer, n.d

The Night Attack, Part 6: Offering Incense (Youchi roku, shoko ba), from the series... c. 1834/39
The Night Attack, Part 6: Offering Incense (Youchi roku, shoko ba), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39

The Courtesan Matsukaze of Ogiya in Edo-machi Itchome (Edo-machi... Japan, c. 1765/71. Creator: Komai Yoshinobu)
The Courtesan Matsukaze of Ogiya in Edo-machi Itchome (Edo-machi Itchome, Ogiya uchi Matsukaze), Japan, c. 1765/71

Jubilee of St. Sang, at Bruges - the Benediction at the Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Jubilee of St. Sang, at Bruges - the Benediction at the Cathedral, 1850. Religious festival in Belgium to honour of the relic of of the Holy Blood

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

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

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)

How many have sought to know the fate of beloved ones in the field: Fortune-telling in Russia
STC312543 How many have sought to know the fate of beloved ones in the field: Fortune-telling in Russia, from The Illustrated War News (litho) by Russian School (20th century)

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

Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia, engraved by W
PML143624 Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia, engraved by W. Forrest, from World Religion, published by A. Fullarton & Co

Utensils for the Incense Ceremony, Incense Master(Kogiki)
Utensils for the Incense Ceremony, " Incense Master" (Kogiki), from the series An Array of Artisans, ca. 1810s

Myrrh resin for incense at Petra
Jordan, Petra, Myrrh resin incense for sale. Petra Archeological Park is a Jordanian National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Qatar, Doha, Traditional incense burners in Doha Museum

Herod being reproved by him... shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Creator
Herod being reproved by him for many evils, shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Biblical scene from Luke 3: 19 & 20

Vietnam-Lifestyle-Holiday-Religion-Craft
This picture taken on January 3, 2019 shows a Vietnamese woman collecting incense sticks in a courtyard in the village of Quang Phu Cau on the outskirts of Hanoi

Mexican Indian religious service of penitence, from Americae, 1602, written
BAL111694 Mexican Indian religious service of penitence, from Americae, 1602, written and engraved by Theodor de Bry (1528-98) (engraving) by Le Moyne

Incense over a medicine bundle, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Incense over a medicine bundle, c1908. Hidatsa Indian (Yellow Owl?) kneeling and holding bowl over bundle

Vietnam, Hanoi, Quang Phu Cau village, a woman lays out thousands of Incense sticks

People dries incense in preparation for Tet, the traditional Vietnamese festival in Hong Chau village, Hanoi, Vietnam

Devotees attend prayer with burning incense and light oil lamps before break fasting during a religious festival called Rakher Upobash, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Small golden monk statue at Myo Yar Pyae Pagoda, Monywa, Monywa Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Novice monk holding a lit incense stick while praying inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

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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.