Bidspirit auction | A BRONZE KHORASAN ISLAMIC INCENSE

A BRONZE KHORASAN ISLAMIC INCENSE BURNER, PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY - Of architectural form, cast in bronze with a domed openwork cover surmounted by a bird finial, the cylindrical body resting on three splayed feet. The pierced dome is decorated with a geometric lattice enclosing small round apertures, while the body is engraved with interlacing bands of vegetal scrolls. The surface bears a rich green patina.  H: 28.5cm