Censer

Early Medieval (?)

7th–8th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Censer
Date: 7th–8th century
Culture: Early Medieval (?)
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 7/16 in. (6.7 x 8.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Object Number: 09.152.7
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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