late 13th-early 14th century
Town Damascus,
Syria
Syria
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Incense burner
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumBrass; spun and turned, pierced, chased, inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound
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SizeH. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) H. with chain. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Town Damascus,
Syria -
Country today
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Datelate 13th-early 14th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Designed as an incense burner, this globe once hung from a chain. Inside the hinged body is a small cup, slung on three rings (gimbals) to stabilize the burning coal or incense in the suspended container. The inscription bands do not name the object’s owner, but repeat a string of epithets lauding him.
