About this objectThis open bowl censer was discovered in North Elmham in England in 1786 'at a place called Tower Ditches on ye west side next the church'. This can be identified as the site of ta timber cathedral, home of the bishops of Elmham from around 672 until the episcopal was moved to Thetford in 1071.
The bowl originally had three suspension chains attached to the stubby noses of the upturned animal heads on the rim.
Date Made9th century
Subject and Association KeywordsLiving in Belief
Subject and Association KeywordsSmellscapes
Subject and Association DescriptionLearn More: Bretell et al 2015; Cramp 1989; Rigold 1962-3; Webster & Blackhouse 1991.
