incense burners

Fragrant smoke vessels

Incense burners are vessels or holders designed to safely burn incense—aromatic materials that release fragrant smoke.

They range from simple dishes that catch ash to elaborate censers swung in religious ceremonies.

The temple's bronze incense burners had been used for centuries.

Also called incense holders or, in liturgical contexts, thuribles.

Opposites
function/purpose

incense burnersdeodorizers

Agents that remove odors

air purifiers · baking soda

air quality effect

incense burnersair purifiers

Devices filtering indoor air

HEPA filters · air scrubbers · air filters · air cleaners · exhaust fans

Family

incense, burner, censer

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G