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Incense Burner

12th century
Not on view
This object represents a type of zoomorphic incense burner, many of which have survived. The square opening in the feline's chest once held a drawer for the placement of incense whose aroma would escape through the perforated areas.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Incense Burner
  • Date: 12th century
  • Geography: Found/excavated Iran, probably Hamadan
  • Medium: Bronze; pierced
  • Dimensions: Ht. 6 3/4 in. (17.14 cm)
    W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
    D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
    Wt. 17.9 oz. (507.513 g)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1937
  • Object Number: 37.47
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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