Censer Handle with Virgin Orant

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13th–14th century · Cast copper alloy · Medieval Art

In later Byzantine churches, incense was released from standing censers with large handles (katzen). On this handle, the Virgin is shown in the prayer pose that became traditional in the early Byzantine period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th–14th century

Medium

Cast copper alloy

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Estate of Lawrence J. Majewski, 1999