Censer
Title
Censer
Subject
Egypt, metal, Fatimid, censer, 11-12th century
Description
There really aren't many decorations on the censer. It is used for burning incense, and it is made during the Fatimid period of Egypt. Egypt is undergone rapid change at the time, and started to become one of the center of Islamic world. While other beliefs, like Coptic Christianity, Judaism also prevail in the areas. Also, Egypt was undergone wars at the time, and the nation is highly militarized.
Creator
Ziyu Ma
Source
1975.41.142
Publisher
[no text]
Date
11th-12th century
Contributor
[no text]
Rights
HAM
Relation
[no text]
Format
metal
Language
[no text]
Type
[no text]
Identifier
Taylor
Coverage
Egypt
Original Format
[no text]
Physical Dimensions
9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Files
Citation
Ziyu Ma, “Censer,” CB 51 Gallery, accessed April 24, 2024, https://gallerytest.omeka.net/items/show/218.