天主教香炉 - 黄铜色 - 哥特式香炉

重要的中世纪晚期哥特式熏香炉（铜制）， dating 到15世纪，在基督教礼仪中传统用于在宗教仪式中焚香。
该件展示了晚期哥特式特有的建筑结构，通体镂空，由小孔组成， reminiscent 的是哥特式窗户与拱门，允许香烟顺利散出。顶部覆以圆顶，底部设有底座，构成了在欧洲教堂和修道院中使用的熏香炉的典型设计。
熏香炉由五条链子悬挂（四条环绕链和一条用于提起盖子的上链），这是在礼仪中用于来回摆动的传统系统。这一机制是中世纪基督教崇拜中熏香炉所特有的。
该件展现出与年龄相符的古旧铜绿，加上随时间使用而产生的天然磨损。
此类物件曾是教区教堂与小圣堂的礼拜用品的一部分，如今被圣艺术收藏家、研究中世纪的学者以及博物馆高度珍视。
特点
类型：礼拜用熏香炉 / 熏香铜炉
时代：15世纪
风格：哥特式
材料：铜
产地：加泰罗尼亚（西班牙）
悬挂系统：五条链
镂空装饰：受哥特建筑灵感启发
古铜绿及随年龄产生的磨损
状态
综合考虑其年龄，整体状况良好。曾经进行过修复和改动，显示出使用痕迹与符合中世纪礼拜物品的铜绿。
总高度（含链条与拉环）：60 cm
熏香炉尺寸（盖与碗）：20×12×12 cm

Important medieval Gothic censer (thurible) in bronze, dated to the 15th century, traditionally used in Christian liturgy to burn incense during religious ceremonies.
The piece features the characteristic architectural structure of the Late Gothic style, with an openwork body formed by small openings reminiscent of Gothic windows and arches, allowing the incense smoke to escape. The upper part crowned with a dome and the lower section with a pedestal complete a design typical of thuribles used in European churches and monasteries during the Late Middle Ages.
The censer is suspended by five chains (four surrounding chains and one upper chain used to lift the lid), a traditional system that allowed it to be swung during the liturgical ceremony. This mechanism is characteristic of medieval thuribles used in Christian worship.
The piece displays an old patina consistent with its age, as well as natural wear typical of a liturgical object that has been used over time.
Objects of this type were part of the liturgical furnishings of churches and chapels, and today they are highly appreciated by collectors of sacred art, medievalists, and museums.
Characteristics
Type: Liturgical censer / Thurible
Period: 15th century
Style: Gothic
Material: Bronze
Origin: Catalonia (Spain)
Suspension system with five chains
Openwork decoration inspired by Gothic architecture
Old patina and wear consistent with its age
Condition
Good overall condition considering its age. It shows signs of use and patina typical of a medieval liturgical piece.

Total height with chains and pull ring: 60 cm
Censer dimensions (lid and bowl): 20 × 12 × 12 cm