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Incense Collection (page 6)

"Unveiling the Mystique of Incense

Background imageIncense Collection: Jewish Woman burning Incense. - Jeremiah (engraving)

Jewish Woman burning Incense. - Jeremiah (engraving)
7153289 Jewish Woman burning Incense. - Jeremiah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Woman burning Incense.--Jeremiah)

Background imageIncense Collection: Silver censer from Basel, 14th Century (chromolitho)

Silver censer from Basel, 14th Century (chromolitho)
7173089 Silver censer from Basel, 14th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver censer from Basel, 14th Century)

Background imageIncense Collection: The High Priest burning Incense, Leviticus xvi, 12, 13 (engraving)

The High Priest burning Incense, Leviticus xvi, 12, 13 (engraving)
7180926 The High Priest burning Incense, Leviticus xvi, 12, 13 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Priest burning Incense, Leviticus xvi, 12, 13)

Background imageIncense Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Encens; Frankincense; Weihrauch (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Encens; Frankincense; Weihrauch (engraving)
7195848 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Encens; Frankincense; Weihrauch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encens; Frankincense; Weihrauch)

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense That Revives the Image of the Dead - Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, 1765

Incense That Revives the Image of the Dead - Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, 1765. Attributed to Komatsuya Hyakki

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Incense Holder with Floral Design, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown

Tripod Incense Holder with Floral Design, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Tripod Incense Holder with Floral Design, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Censer, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Tripod Censer, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tripod Censer, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 13th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century. Creator: Chen Mingyuan

Tripod Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century. Creator: Chen Mingyuan
Tripod Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Holder for Incense Sticks or Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Holder for Incense Sticks or Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

Background imageIncense Collection: Censer with Dragons amid Stylized Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Censer with Dragons amid Stylized Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Background imageIncense Collection: The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series 'Popular Customs of the Twelve... c

The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series "Popular Customs of the Twelve... c
The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series " Popular Customs of the Twelve Months (Fuzoku juni ko)", c. 1780/1801

Background imageIncense Collection: Censer in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Tripod Cauldron (ding), Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Censer in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Tripod Cauldron (ding), Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Background imageIncense Collection: The Courtesan Hanahito of the Ogiya and attendants Sakura and Momiji... c. 1795 / 1800

The Courtesan Hanahito of the Ogiya and attendants Sakura and Momiji... c. 1795 / 1800
The Courtesan Hanahito of the Ogiya and attendants Sakura and Momiji, from the series " Beauties of the Five Festivals (Bijin gosekku)", c. 1795/1800

Background imageIncense Collection: Hanging Incense Burner, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Hanging Incense Burner, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Hanging Incense Burner, 19th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense Burner with Animal Handles, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th -12th century

Incense Burner with Animal Handles, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th -12th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Courtesan Burning Mosquitoes as Her Guest Arrives, c. 1772 / 73. Creator: Shiba Kokan

Courtesan Burning Mosquitoes as Her Guest Arrives, c. 1772 / 73. Creator: Shiba Kokan
Courtesan Burning Mosquitoes as Her Guest Arrives, c. 1772/73

Background imageIncense Collection: Censer in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Rectangular Cauldron (Fangding)

Censer in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Rectangular Cauldron (Fangding), Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense Burner, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century. Creator: Unknown

Incense Burner, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Incense Burner, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense Burner with Chrysanthemum and Knobbed Scrolls, Northern Song dynasty

Incense Burner with Chrysanthemum and Knobbed Scrolls, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense Burner with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty, (960-1127)

Incense Burner with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty, (960-1127), late 11th/early 12th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Northern Song or Jin dynasty, c12th / 13th century

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Northern Song or Jin dynasty, c12th / 13th century
Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234), c. 12th/13th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Teardrop-Shaped Incense Burner (Cintamani) Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Teardrop-Shaped Incense Burner (Cintamani) Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
Teardrop-Shaped Incense Burner (Cintamani), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Background imageIncense Collection: Joss-Stick Holder in the Form of an Elephant Holding a Lobed Vase, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Joss-Stick Holder in the Form of an Elephant Holding a Lobed Vase, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Creator: Unknown
Joss-Stick Holder in the Form of an Elephant Holding a Lobed Vase, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Peony-Leaf Scrolls, Netlike Petals... c

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Peony-Leaf Scrolls, Netlike Petals... c
Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Peony-Leaf Scrolls, Netlike Petals, and Masklike Legs, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234), c. 12th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Openwork Brazier or Incense Stick Holder, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Openwork Brazier or Incense Stick Holder, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), late 14th/15th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Creator: Unknown
Tripod Incense Burner (Censer), Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Background imageIncense Collection: Covered Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Foliate Scrolls

Covered Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Foliate Scrolls and Leafy Tendrils, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

Background imageIncense Collection: Cylindrical Tripod Censer (Incense Burner) with Cloud

Cylindrical Tripod Censer (Incense Burner) with Cloud-Scroll Feet, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Background imageIncense Collection: Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Monster-Head Feet

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Monster-Head Feet and Loop Handles, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Background imageIncense Collection: The Lesser Water Dragon Year of the Tenpo Era, 1832. Creator: Totoya Hokkei

The Lesser Water Dragon Year of the Tenpo Era, 1832. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
The Lesser Water Dragon Year of the Tenpo Era, 1832

Background imageIncense Collection: Court lady sitting beside hanging incense burner, 1820s. Creator: Totoya Hokkei

Court lady sitting beside hanging incense burner, 1820s. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Court lady sitting beside hanging incense burner, 1820s

Background imageIncense Collection: Foreign Goods in Osaka (Osaka hikita karamono), from the series 'Three Cities (Santo)

Foreign Goods in Osaka (Osaka hikita karamono), from the series "Three Cities (Santo)
Foreign Goods in Osaka (Osaka hikita karamono), from the series " Three Cities (Santo no uchi)", c. 1818/30

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portrait of the Actor Arashi Kichisaburo III, 1864. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Arashi Kichisaburo III, 1864. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Arashi Kichisaburo III, 1864

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial portrait of the actor Arashi Rikan III, 1863. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada

Memorial portrait of the actor Arashi Rikan III, 1863. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial portrait of the actor Arashi Rikan III, 1863

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portrait of the Actor Segawa Kikunojo V, 1832. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Segawa Kikunojo V, 1832. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Segawa Kikunojo V, 1832

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portraits of the Actors Bando Shuka I and Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1855

Memorial Portraits of the Actors Bando Shuka I and Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1855. Creator: Utagawa School
Memorial Portraits of the Actors Bando Shuka I and Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1855

Background imageIncense Collection: Koto (Kin), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772 / 75

Koto (Kin), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772 / 75
Koto (Kin), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772/75

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portraits of Ichimura Takenojo V and Unidentified Actor, 1851

Memorial Portraits of Ichimura Takenojo V and Unidentified Actor, 1851

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, 1859

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portrait of the Actor Onoe Kikugoro IV, 1860. Creator: Utagawa School

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Onoe Kikugoro IV, 1860. Creator: Utagawa School
Memorial Portrait of the Actor V, 1860

Background imageIncense Collection: Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichimura Takenojo V, 1851. Creator: Utagawa School

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichimura Takenojo V, 1851. Creator: Utagawa School
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichimura Takenojo V, 1851

Background imageIncense Collection: Scenting a kimono with incense, early 19th century. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu

Scenting a kimono with incense, early 19th century. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Scenting a kimono with incense, early 19th century

Background imageIncense Collection: Prayer flags with juniper incense burner on Tibetan Plateau, Namtso (Lake Nam), Tibet

Prayer flags with juniper incense burner on Tibetan Plateau, Namtso (Lake Nam), Tibet, China

Background imageIncense Collection: Vietnam. Colorful incense for sale

Vietnam. Colorful incense for sale

Background imageIncense Collection: Little Tibetan girl praying with prayer wheel and smoke from incense in Drepung Monastery

Little Tibetan girl praying with prayer wheel and smoke from incense in Drepung Monastery, one of the great three Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Background imageIncense Collection: Mountain-Shaped Incense Burner (Boshan Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9)

Mountain-Shaped Incense Burner (Boshan Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9)
Mountain-Shaped Incense Burner (Boshan Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9). Probably Guangdong or Guangxi province

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense Burner (Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown

Incense Burner (Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Incense Burner (Xianglu), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Background imageIncense Collection: Incense Burner (Xunlu or Xianglu), Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220), 1st / 2nd century A. D

Incense Burner (Xunlu or Xianglu), Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220), 1st / 2nd century A. D
Incense Burner (Xunlu or Xianglu), Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220), 1st/2nd century A.D




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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.