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ANCIENT CHURCH LITURGICAL INCENSE BURNER – TURIBULUM silver-plated bath – LONG CHAINS – SACRED ART – 19th CENTURY STYLE Magnificent ancient liturgical incense burner made of metal plated with decoration of vegetal motifs in relief and suspension system using long metal chains. Interesting piece of sacred art and traditional religious ornamentation, conceived for burning incense during ceremonies and liturgical celebrations. The set presents a historicist aesthetic inspired by classical forms, with an elaborate combination of ornamental reliefs, geometric perforations, and angel figures. Main characteristics - Object: liturgical incense burner, also called turibulum. - Original use: burning incense in religious ceremonies. - Material: metal with a silvered tone by electroplating, possibly brass or a copper alloy. - Decoration: relief and frieze with vegetal motifs. - Style: traditional ecclesiastical, inspired by historicism. - Era: piece with an antique appearance, possibly late 19th century or first half of the 20th century, without documentary dating. - Suspension: set of metal chains with a upper terminal. - Inner receptacle: preserves a metal chalice to hold the embers. - Condition: antique, with patina, wear and signs of use. - Provenance and maker: not identified. Detailed description The incense burner features a lower hemispherical body in silvered metal, resting on a molded circular base. Its structure comprises a lower vessel intended to contain embers and an upper perforated lid that facilitates smoke exit during incense burning. The upper part stands out with its raised neck, slightly narrowed in the central area, decorated with small circular perforations and geometric openings in the shape of a rhombus. The set is crowned by a fluted dome with a top ring. Around the junction area between the body and the lid appears a rich ornamental frieze with relief vegetal motifs. The incense burner retains its long metal chains, which allow it to be suspended and raise the lid to access the inner receptacle. Interior and signs of use Inside it houses a metal chalice intended to hold the embers or coal used to burn incense. There are traces of ash, blackening and combustion deposits, consistent with its use as an incense burner. These details add historical and decorative interest to the piece, though they do not in themselves determine its exact date of manufacture. State of conservation Antique condition, with wear and patina appropriate to its use and preservation. Noted: - Darkening and tonal variations in the metal. - Scratches, abrasions and superficial marks. - Finish wear. - Remains of combustion and interior blackening. - Aging of the chains and rings. - Irregularities typical of a used piece. The main visible components are preserved, including the lid, the body, the chains and the inner chalice. No documented restoration has been carried out nor safety verification for reuse with lit embers. It is sold in its current state, as shown in the photographs. Historical and decorative interest Incense burners of this type are part of the European sacred metalwork tradition and were used for generations in liturgical celebrations. Its design, the angel decoration, and the presence of long chains make this piece particularly attractive for: - Collectors of sacred art and religious antiques. - Collectors of liturgical and ecclesiastical objects. - Lovers of antique and historicist decoration. - Classic interior decoration and collection spaces. A piece with great ornamental presence, rich figurative decoration and signs of historical use. The photographs are part of the description and allow the appreciation of its state of conservation.

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