Censer Handle with Virgin Orant, 13th–14th century, Byzantine, Cast copper alloy, Overall: 5 9/16 x 4 7/8 x 3/8 in. (14.1 x 12.4 x 0.9 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, In later Byzantine churches, incense was released from standing censers with large handles (katzen). On this handle, the Virgin is shown in the prayer pose that became traditional in the early Byzantine period
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Censer Handle, Virgin Orant, 13th–14th century, Byzantine, Cast copper alloy, Overall, 5 9/16 x 4 7/8 3/8, 14.1 12.4 0.9 cm, Metalwork-Copper, later, churches, incense, released, standing censers, large handles, katzen, handle, Virgin, shown, prayer pose, traditional, early Byzantine, period
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