thurible
A vessel in which to burn incense, which was used in some of the services of the Church. It was made of metal commonly, and in the form of a vase, with a cover perforated to allow the scented fumes of the burning incense to escape; it is carried by three chains, which are attached to three points around the lower portion of the censer, whilst a fourth, connected with them above, being united to the ring or handle, which serves for carrying the censer, is used to raise at intervals the upper portion or covering of the censer, and allows the smoke of the incense to escape. (Parker, 1896)