Liturgical Incense Burner 1850 - 1900

This anonymous drawing from the 19th century depicts a design for a liturgical incense burner, a vessel used in religious ceremonies to burn incense. The intricate design features a central, circular base with a spire at the top, adorned with a series of arches and figures. The artwork is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and provides a glimpse into the decorative arts and religious practices of the 19th century.