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Incense burner

c. 1900

Leeds Museums & Galleries

Leeds Museums & Galleries
United Kingdom

Identified as an incense burner, this cast brass mask shape depicts the face of demon-god, with open mouth, protruding tongue and canine fangs. It has a third eye on its forehead and above are five small skulls. The headcrest has five rosettes with stalks or buds rising upwards, the largest central one having a stylised flame on top. The protruding ears have ornaments containing cross shapes.

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  • Title: Incense burner
  • Date Created: c. 1900
  • Physical Dimensions: object: 346 x 254 x 130mm
  • Subject Keywords: World cultures
  • Type: Incense burner
  • Medium: Brass
Leeds Museums & Galleries

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