Silver incense burner, Persian, c. 1750-1900.

Made:
1750-1900 in Iran
Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note). Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note). Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note).

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Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note).
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Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note).
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note).
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pierced silver incense burner, Persian, 1750-1900 (see note).

Pierced silver incense burner, Persia (Iran), 1750-1900. The burning of incense dates back to ancient times. It was believed that some types of incense, particularly frankincense and myrrh, had medicinal value. They would either be burned so that the patient could benefit from inhaling the healing smoke, or applied as an ointment.

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A23110
Materials:
silver
Measurements:
overall: 41 mm,
type:
incense burners
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust