{"product_id":"neoclassical-crystal-urn-incense-burner-gilt-brass-garland-mounts","title":"Neoclassical Crystal Urn Incense Burner with Gilt Brass Garland Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this piece on a console, a mantelpiece, or a reception credenza, and the room reorganizes itself around it. The deep emerald-green crystal catches whatever light is near — morning sun or candlelight — and holds it, glowing from within like a jewel set in gold. This is an incense burner that functions as a centerpiece: an object that earns its place through presence and proportion, not just utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form draws directly from the Neoclassical and Empire design vocabulary of late 18th- and early 19th-century Europe, when craftsmen revived the language of Greco-Roman antiquity with a new discipline. The urn silhouette — broad at the shoulder, narrowing to a fluted pedestal foot, lifted further on a scrolled gilt tripod — is a direct descendant of the antique crater form that appeared in the grandest salons of Napoleonic France and Regency England alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is formed from deeply fluted and spirally twisted emerald-green crystal, ribbed to catch and scatter light across its surface. The gilt brass mounts — cast and hand-finished — encircle the piece with the full decorative language of the Empire period: a continuous frieze of acanthus scrolls at the rim, swagged garland drops suspended between the body panels, and paired lion-mask handles whose manes are rendered in precise relief. Three pinecone finials — the classical symbol of immortality and enlightenment — crown the rim at equal intervals. The perforated brass inner cup sits at the top to receive incense, its surface gilt to match the mounts throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base deserves particular attention: a wide-flanged fluted disc raises the stem above a tripod of scrolled gilt legs terminating in foliate feet — a structural decision borrowed directly from Empire tripod tables, giving the piece visual lift and formal authority. Every brass element is cast individually, chased by hand, and finished to a consistent warm gold tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: 42 cm | Diameter: 17 cm | Weight: 4 kg. The scale is deliberate — substantial enough to anchor a mantelpiece or console table without overwhelming it, and proportioned to pair naturally with flanking candelabra or vases as a formal garniture arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaithfully reproduced in the tradition of European Neoclassical decorative arts, this incense burner is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood artisans who work across both metal-casting and crystal-forming disciplines. The result is a luxury decorative object that honors a centuries-old European design tradition while serving the living rituals of the contemporary home — whether in a formal reception room, a private salon, or a prayer space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this incense burner made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is emerald-green crystal with deeply fluted and twisted ribbing. All decorative mounts — including the garland swags, lion handles, rim frieze, pinecone finials, and tripod base — are cast gilt brass, hand-finished to a warm gold tone. The interior cup is perforated gilt brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the tripod base, crystal body, and brass rim mount arrive as separate components and connect simply without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this incense burner be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This piece is available in multiple brass finishes (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold). Custom sizing or finish variations may be arranged — contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood directly to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":49186304622843,"sku":"ANTCHO9916-Antique","price":8700.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49186304655611,"sku":"ANTCHO9916-Silver","price":10050.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/neoclassical-crystal-urn-incense-burner-gilt-front_1.png?v=1786877160","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-iq\/products\/neoclassical-crystal-urn-incense-burner-gilt-brass-garland-mounts","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}