Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Containers (hierarchy name)
5. containers (receptacles)
6. [containers by function or context]
7. ceremonial containers
8. censers

Narrower term/s

• Ambrosian rite thuribles
• architectural thuribles
• spherical thuribles
• piriform thuribles

Anotations

Scope note:

Distinctive censers, suspended by chains, used for rituals and liturgies. A thurible usually comprises a metal receptacle, often with a pierced cover, containing combustible material to burn gums used as incense; swung by hand or hung on a stand.