Bidspirit auction | AN ENGRAVED OPEN-WORKED SILVER INCENSE

AN ENGRAVED OPEN-WORKED SILVER INCENSE BURNER, PERSIA, 20TH CENTURY - Of conical form, the pierced silver body rises to a pointed finial, the surface finely engraved with arabesques and openwork panels enclosing figural hunting scenes. A band of turquoise cabochons encircles the midsection, providing a vivid contrast to the polished silver ground. The lower register is decorated with alternating pierced foliate cartouches, all set above four hoof-shaped supports.  H: 14cm, Weight: 132g