Incense-burner

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Description:

Incense burner; cast brass with silver inlay depicting enthronement scenes, musicians and running animals.

Object type:

incense-burner

Museum number:

1878,1230.681

Culture/period:

Mamluk dynasty

Date:

1301-1350 (circa)

Production place:

Made in: Egypt (?)~Made in: Syria (?)

Materials:

brass, silver (inlay)

Technique:

cast, inlaid

Dimensions:

Height: 19.00 cm Length: 11.00 cm (max / between feet) Weight: 966.00 g

Inscriptions:

Inscription details: inscription in Arabic script Inscription quoted:

Location:

5

Acquisition names:

Bequeathed by: John Henderson

Acquisition date:

1878