A BRASS INCENSE BURNER, DECCAN, 16TH CENTURY
A BRASS INCENSE BURNER, DECCAN, 16TH CENTURY
The ovoid body with a domed hinged cover surmounted by a baluster-form finial, decorated with palmettes containing an openwork foliate design separated by engraved floral motifs on a tall, gently splayed foot attached to a circular tray also engraved and punched with foliate palmettes and leafy vines.
Height 18 cm.
Diameter 20 cm.
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Germany
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A BRASS INCENSE BURNER, DECCAN, 16TH CENTURY
The ovoid body with a domed hinged cover surmounted by a baluster-form finial, decorated with palmettes containing an openwork foliate design separated by engraved floral motifs on a tall, gently splayed foot attached to a circular tray also engraved and punched with foliate palmettes and leafy vines.
Height 18 cm.
Diameter 20 cm.
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Germany
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Time, Location
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