The metal vessel—often golden—used to burn incense in sacred contexts. Distinct from the frankincense itself, this is the container that holds burning coals and fragrant resin. In Revelation 8, an angel uses a censer at heaven's altar, filling it with fire and hurling it to earth, triggering thunders and earthquake. The lexicon notes potential confusion between the resin (λίβανος) and the vessel (λιβανωτός), though context clarifies which is meant.