Table brazier

Spain

18th Century

Wood, metal and wrought copper

Height 7 cm, diameter 33 cm

Château de Chamerolles, 18th Century Bedroom, Promenade des Parfums

Indoor braziers such as this one could be used both for heating and for diffusing perfumes by burning plants and other fragrant essences. This object consists of two parts: the central copper part detaches from its wooden base for greater practicality.

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