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incense burners


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incense burners

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A vessel or stand in or on which incense is burnt for the purpose of scenting a space, whether or not the action also has a ceremonial purpose. For containers, often in the form of a covered vase or sometimes in the form of a tripod, that hold perfumes or pastilles, use "cassolettes."

Variations

burners, incense

incense burner

incense-burners

incense-burner

burner, incense

containers, incense

incense containers

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