Roman Small Incense Burner
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Details
The burning of incense was an integral part of Roman votive rituals, allowing supplicants to make offerings to the gods from whom they desired patronage and protection.
The petitioner would place a lump of burning coal in the burner's upper bowl. On top of this would be placed the resin or herbs that would smoulder gently and produce sweet-smelling smoke. It is known that Frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and rosemary were among the incense used during these rituals.
We have based this burner on a find that is part of the collection at York Museum.
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'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.
Materials
Terracotta clay.
Dimensions
Approx. 70 mm tall, 90 mm diameter
Production
As with all my Museum Quality Replicas, we have made this pot, as the original would have been, entirely by hand from natural clay and using replicas of the types of tools that the ancient makers would have used. As each pot varies, you may not receive the same cup in the image, but you can be sure that your pot will be one of a kind due to the variations caused by the firing process.
Health and Safety
Before attempting to use your burner, you must read the safety instructions below:
Burn ONLY natural charcoal, fresh herbs and incense resin in your burner.
DO NOT use oil or other flammable liquids.
Place the lamp on a stable, non-absorbent and non-flammable surface, far from any sources of heat.
DO NOT attempt to move or pick up your burner whilst it is lit and/or hot.
Ensure that there are no flammable materials above or near the burner.
DO NOT leave your burner unattended whilst it is lit and/or hot.
This burner is not a toy. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Use in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors.
This burner will produce smoke when used and may set off fire alarms and cause problems for people with respiratory problems. Please be responsible and considerate when using this burner.
Use of this burner is at your own risk. We can not take responsibility for accidents or injuries caused by the use of this burner.
Postage
All items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks
SHIPPING
'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.
'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.
We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.
All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks
RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at
clare@rothburycreates.co.uk
Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.
Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW
PRODUCT VARIATION
Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences. Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens. Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share. If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering.
