<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">incense sticks</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>incense</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>nails of incense</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>equipment for censing</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>ceremonial objects</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>incense stick</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sticks, incense</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Sticks coated with incense (usually made of gum and spices), which are burned to create a fragrant odor. They are sometimes used during religious ceremonies or rituals. ]]></note></mads>