KHORASAN BRONZE BIRD-FORM INCENSE BURNER

Ca. AD 1200 A cast bronze incense burner in the shape of a bird, standing on two arched legs. The elongated body has a rounded breast, a tapering tail and an upright fan-shaped projection with engraved feather details. The sides are pierced with bands of Kufic calligraphy, flanked by circular rosettes and openwork panels of scrolling arabesques. The detachable head has a curved beak, circular eyes and a pointed crest, with pierced foliate panels along the neck. Further engraved vegetal ornament extends along the tail. Size: 330mm x 310mm; Weight: 1.14kg Provenance: Private London collection; ex private family collection, established mid-20th century and continued until 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:$1,064.61

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