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Censor

Censer
Silver and silver-gilt
In two parts, the top in the form of a two-tiered gothic building comprising two rows of gothic windows pierced with pointed arches [the lower interspersed with turrets]; the base in the form of a bowl on pedestal foot with a gadrooned belly. Chains are attached from the top of the bowl to a central boss with hooks.
Probably European, 15-17th century
Height: 21 cm (withoout chains; Diameter: 13 cm.

Place: Europe

Object Type: censer

Century: 15th-17th century

Materials: Silver, Silver-gilt

Museum Accession Number: 2009.1.1/Sil.