Navicula or incense boat
Abstract
An incense boat in gilt bronze, it has an oval body with a flat top and a six-sided stem and foot. There are two lids hinged in centre. The lid is decorated with a floral motif and two serpents curving up from the lid. Probably German, 15th century.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Art and Architecture Studies
Medieval European History and Architecture
Cultural and Mythological Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset