Bronze thymiaterion (incense burner)

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6th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

This example represents the typical Cypriot form of incense burner, attested in terracotta as well as bronze. The shape was known in Cyprus during the Late Bronze Age and was evidently reintroduced during the Archaic period by the Phoenicians.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76