There is a mystery surrounding a shipwreck, especially one from antiquity that yields such precious treasures.
I found particularly fascinating the photos of the Caledon bowls nestled together in rows as they were originally placed in the ship. Such care in packing ensured minimum breakage.
I also found the incenses burner to be exquisite, @slowwalker. As you mentioned, incense is used in Catholic worship and although it it said to be a fragrant offering, as a child I hated the scent -- it was bitter and pungent and reminded me of death. For this reason I often stayed away from mass--I found the clouds of smoky incense to be suffocating and it made me feel claustrophobic.
I also admired the Buddhist monk's bowl. The fine cracks in the glaze are more a product of the caledon process than of age and add to its value.
This was an excellent post today, my friend, that reminded me of why to this day I never burn incense :)
Interesting story, than you.
On the other hands, I adored the scent from the incense burner. From time to time, I fired the incense burner for myself and enjoyed the scent.
The scent in Catholic Church was better than that of in my house.
So in mass, I got closer to Father.
Same experience, different feeling. Interesting. Thank you
It is interesting how differently people react to the same experience - now, I can't stand burning incense of any kind. I think it has more to do with associations than the actual scent :)
John as many of us have said, @slowwalker always puts out amazing stuff, so sincere.
I learn so much and I know we have talked about this too!!!
Have a good week man.