Long-handled Censer, 18th-19th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Silver with traces of gildingexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 2000.92
Not on Viewexpand_more
The long-handled censor is an important symbol of authority, held by high-ranking priests as they lead other monks through the temple to the main worship hall. In Buddhist ritual, the burning of incense before a holy image is one of six devotions considered to be effective in accruing religious merit. The diffusion of fragrant smoke symbolizes the permeation of Buddhism throughout the universe.
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- Title
- Long-handled Censer
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2000.92
- Curator Approved
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