12th century
Town probably Hamadan,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Incense burner
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumBronze; pierced
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SizeH. 6 3/4 in. (17.14 cm) W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm) D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) Wt. 17.9 oz. (507.513 g)
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Geography detailsFound/excavated
Town probably Hamadan,
Iran -
Country today
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Date12th 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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This object represents a type of zoomorphic incense burner, many of which have survived. The square opening in the feline’s chest once held a drawer for the placement of incense whose aroma would escape through the perforated areas.
