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LOTE 36:
KHORASAN BRONZE OPENWORK INCENSE BURNER
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Vendido por: £1 000
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£300 - £600
Comissão da leiloeira: 29%
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KHORASAN BRONZE OPENWORK INCENSE BURNER
Ca. AD 1200 - 1300.A bronze censer comprised of a cylindrical base supported by three feet with boots of zoomorphic design, topped by a human face. The openwork handle is connected at a right angle to the cylindrical body and it features a cover with pierced decoration. The body is adorned with an incised strap work frieze, while the cover boasts three arabesque bands. During the 9th to 13th centuries, Khorasan flourished as a centre of culture, learning, and art. Situated along the Silk Road, Khorasan was a melting pot of diverse cultures that left their mark on its art and craftsmanship, particularly in the design of bronze censers.Size: 310mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.68kgProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
