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Spherical incense burner with floral decoration
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Description
Islamic spherical incense-burners, possibly also used as hand-warmers, were very appreciated in the West. Several are listed in the inventories of Italian noble families like the Medicis.
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Details
- Associated place
- Date
- 14th century (1301 - 1400)
- Material and technique
- brass, with incised and openwork decoration, and inlaid with silver and black compound
- Dimensions
- 11 cm (diameter)
- Material index
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processed material › metal › alloy › copper alloy › brass,
- Technique index
- Object type index
- No. of items
- 1
- Accession no.
- EAX.1200
Location
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Second floor | Room 35 | West Meets East
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Second floor | Room 35 | West Meets East
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