Byzantine Bronze Thurible (Censer) Circa 8th - 10th Century A.D.A rare and striking Byzantine bronze thurible circa 8th 10th Century A. D. Created between 700 900 A. D, this wonderful incense burner is one of the most beautiful items of Byzantine antiquity we have ever found. The censer bowl is a simple cup shaped bronze vessel with eight sides with the most minimal decoration. Its very form being considered perfect. The censer was made for religious use, three attachment loops on the rim of the bowl suspend it on