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The Censer in Ancient Egypt

Pellets of incense were burned in a censer, to perfume an area or attract the attention of the gods. Found among the grave goods as early as the Old Kingdom, censers came in various shapes. Some were shaped like tiny altars, metal cups or half spheres, or bowls at the end of carved, armlike handles. Royal censers were often beautifully decorated with falcons, and images on tombs show kings prostrating themselves or kneeling before a deity while offering a censer.

Perfume and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt