Incense Burner

late 12th century

Not on view

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Title: Incense Burner
Date: late 12th century
Geography: Made in Iran, probably Hamadan
Medium: Bronze, covered with silver alloy
Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Wt. 38.7 oz. (1097.2 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1927
Object Number: 27.13.13
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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