Like the Brazen Altar, the Altar of Incense was made of shittim wood, but covered with gold instead of bronze. The Brazen Altar symbolized Christ in his humiliation, suffering, and death. But the Incense Altar, placed inside the Tabernacle next to the Holy of Holies, was covered in gold, with a golden crown around the edge, pointing to Jesus’ exaltation in the glory of God’s presence after his ascension. The Altar of Incense symbolizes the intercessory work of our High Priest, Jesus Christ.