Unknown Central and South American
Incense Burner (incensario) with a Monkey Handle

CultureMixtec
Titles
  • Incense Burner (incensario) with a Monkey Handle
Date900–1519 AD
Possible placePuebla, Mexico
Possible placeOaxaca, Mexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 × 7 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (9.8 × 18.4 × 9.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harry C. Hanszen
Object number65.204
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

Explore Further

ProvenanceAlice Nicholson Hanszen (1900–1977), Houston, until 1965; given to MFAH, 1965.
Exhibition History“Fangs, Feathers, and Fins: Sacred Creatures in Ancient American Art,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 15, 2014–March 22, 2015.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Rattle
Unknown African
1870–1880
Gold and possibly coral
97.1310
Blue Rain Gallery
Rhonda Holy Bear
1997
Mixed media
2022.42.1,.2
Toy Horse
Unknown American
c. 1850–1900
Spruce and flax
B.55.7
Gaming Box
Unknown American
c. 1830–1860
Maple, various materials
B.77.11.1-.16
Counter Bowl (one of a pair)
Unknown English
c. 1750
Silver-plated copper
B.69.188.1
Counter Bowl (one of a pair)
Unknown English
c. 1750
Silver-plated copper
B.69.188.2
Playing Cards
Glenisson and Sons
c. 1835–1840
Ink and watercolor on laid cardstock
B.94.19.1-.52
Marble (one of a pair)
Unknown American
19th century
Lead-glazed earthenware
B.71.92.1
Marble (one of a pair)
Unknown American
19th century
Lead-glazed earthenware
B.71.92.2
Set of Fourteen Game Counters
Unknown Chinese
c. 1750–1800
Mother of pearl
B.67.14.1-.14
Pair of Game Counters
Unknown Chinese
c. 1750–1850
Mother of pearl
B.69.184