Table brazier
Spain
18th Century
Wood, metal and wrought copper
Height 7 cm, diameter 33 cm
Château de Chamerolles, 18th Century Bedroom, Promenade des Parfums
Indoor braziers such as this one could be used both for heating and for diffusing perfumes by burning plants and other fragrant essences. This object consists of two parts: the central copper part detaches from its wooden base for greater practicality.