Acerra

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The '''accera''', "Ak-KER-ah" is a special container for sacred [[incense]]. As with the [[turibulum]], in the ancient Roman world the accera could be made from a variety of materials and designs.
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The '''acerra''', "A-KER-ah" is a special container for sacred [[incense]]. As with the [[turibulum]], in the ancient Roman world the acerra could be made from a variety of materials and designs.
  
An ''accera'' for your home altar should be some sort of covered container that will keep your incense "fresh." Resins such as frankincense can sometimes absorb too much moisture, or even lose some of their sent if left uncovered for weeks at a time. A pottery container with a lid, or a decorated metal or wood box can make a fine ''accera''.
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An ''acerra'' for your home altar should be some sort of covered container that will keep your incense "fresh." Resins such as frankincense can sometimes absorb too much moisture, or even lose some of their scent if left uncovered for weeks at a time. A pottery container with a lid, or a decorated metal or wood box can make a fine ''acerra''.
  
  

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The acerra, "A-KER-ah" is a special container for sacred incense. As with the turibulum, in the ancient Roman world the acerra could be made from a variety of materials and designs.

An acerra for your home altar should be some sort of covered container that will keep your incense "fresh." Resins such as frankincense can sometimes absorb too much moisture, or even lose some of their scent if left uncovered for weeks at a time. A pottery container with a lid, or a decorated metal or wood box can make a fine acerra.

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