ACERRA (INCENSE BOX)

In Ancient Roman sacrificial tradition, an 'acerra' (Greek: '') was the incense box used in sacrifices. The incense was taken out of the acerra and let fall upon the burning altar; hence, we have the expression ''de acerra libare''. (turibulum)
The acerra was also, according to Festus (s.v.), a small altar, placed before the dead, on which perfumes were burnt. There was a law in the Twelve Tables, which restricted the use of acerrae at funerals.

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