Oud Burner

Oud Burner

Middle eastern and North African studies, Asian Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Religious studies

A burner used to heat and burn oud chips or oud wood chips to be able to release their fragrance. They are shaped differently, some are like vases and blend in with your home décor. This one uses charcoal. You heat the charcoal on the stove and then in the middle of the burner you place the coal and then set the oud on top. It has been used for over 3000 years, many different demographics use it including but not limited to Arabs, Persians, and Indians

ID: A tall, golden, metallic incense holder with a twisting, hourglass like shape. The texture of the holder is golden sparkles similar to glitter. The top of the opening is curved down like a U and back up where the corners meet.

Physical Dimensions: ~10-14 inches in height, ~4-6 inches in width and the base is about 3 to 4 inches

Unknown (Morocco)

Personal Collection

Circa 20th century

Rehondra Davidson

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English, Arabic, Darija

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