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Incense Burner
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Both elaborate and functional, the Etruscan <em>thymiaterion</em>, or incense burner, typically comprises at least three main parts—tripod stand, shaft, and, at the top, a shallow bowl for incense. Often, a figural support is incorporated, here in the form of a youthful male nude, perhaps the wine god Dionysos. Below him, the tripod stand features cloven hoofs, while above him a spotted cat or panther climbs toward a rooster or other crested bird. Holes in each corner of the square upper plate likely held additional animals or other ornaments.
| Artist / Maker | Etruscan |
|---|---|
| Date | 100s BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Etruscan |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 61 cm (24 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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