Byzantine - Incense-burning cauldron with its original chain - 4th–7th Century

Byzantine cauldron incense burner in bronze with three suspension chains. Bronze cast hanging censer. Base ring-shaped, hemispherical body adorned with two circular recessed lines, small flat rim topped by three suspension rings. The cauldron is held by bronze suspension chains and a hook. Byzantine period, 4th / 7th century AD. Width 8.2 cm, height 4.8 cm (height 31 cm with the chains and suspension hook). Very good condition - all pieces are original Provenance: private Belgian collection formed in the 1960s - 1990s Incense burner cauldrons have been used since the reign of Constantine the Great, mainly in the Byzantine Empire. They were suspended in various locations in churches and shaken during ceremonies. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:$1,433.05

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