A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER IN THE FORM OF A GAMECOCK...
A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER IN THE FORM OF A GAMECOCK
KHORASAN, NORTH EAST IRAN, 9TH OR 10TH CENTURY
Standing on two feet, the body of the bird pierced with rosettes, feathers engraved on the tail, legs, body and head, the head with a split beak and comb on top, the two flat wings similarly decorated, one wing hinged to open the incense burner, the top of the chest with an inscription in kufic, an internal cup-shaped holder for incense
13 ½in. (34cm.) tall
Provenance
By repute, Private collection, London, 1970s
Collection of a French Diplomat, Paris, circa 1983
From which acquired by the current owner, 1998
Literature
Inscription in kufic, possibly reading, al-sa[a]da wa’l-birr wa’l-da[wla], ‘Happiness and piety and good fortune'
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A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER IN THE FORM OF A GAMECOCK
KHORASAN, NORTH EAST IRAN, 9TH OR 10TH CENTURY
Standing on two feet, the body of the bird pierced with rosettes, feathers engraved on the tail, legs, body and head, the head with a split beak and comb on top, the two flat wings similarly decorated, one wing hinged to open the incense burner, the top of the chest with an inscription in kufic, an internal cup-shaped holder for incense
13 ½in. (34cm.) tall
Provenance
By repute, Private collection, London, 1970s
Collection of a French Diplomat, Paris, circa 1983
From which acquired by the current owner, 1998
Literature
Inscription in kufic, possibly reading, al-sa[a]da wa’l-birr wa’l-da[wla], ‘Happiness and piety and good fortune'
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
