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This Himalayan censor burned incense for religious ceremonies and was influenced by Chinese philosophy, as evident by the yin-yang symbol on the underside, representing the trade of materials and ideas throughout Asia.Label Type
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The decorative arts of Exoticism were highly eclectic, including porcelains with motifs
such as sphinxes and obelisks, brass objects with densely patterned decoration and
tiles decorated in turquoise, blue and green. Most of the pieces were imported, but as
the style gained popularity manufacturers in Europe started to create decorative pieces
inspired by non-Western cultures. #1640 A, B, 515, 895, 516, 54