Incense burner

A globular incense burner, made in two hemispheres, one fitted with a fire-pot hung in gimbals. Brass. Surface pierced with small holes. Decoration engraved and inlaid with silver.

Historical period(s)
Mamluk period, mid-14th century
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Diam: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in)
Geography
Egypt or Syria
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Accession Number
F1939.58a-b
On View Location
Freer Gallery 03: Engaging the Senses
Classification(s)
Metalwork, Tool and Equipment
Type

Hand warmer

Keywords
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250 - 1517), Syria
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

A globular incense burner, made in two hemispheres, one fitted with a fire-pot hung in gimbals. Brass. Surface pierced with small holes. Decoration engraved and inlaid with silver.

Published References
  • Urdu Encyclopedia of Islam. vol. 1: pp. 597-607, pl. 4.
  • Seiichi Masuda. From a Trip of Archaeological Research to Iran. no. 120 Tokyo, March 1961. p. 23.
  • Dr. Esin Atil. Art of the Arab World. Exh. cat. Washington, 1975. cat. 80, p. 148.
  • Dr. Esin Atil, W. Thomas Chase, Paul Jett. Islamic Metalwork in the Freer Gallery of Art. Washington, 1985. cat. 23, pp. 171-175.
Collection Area(s)
Arts of the Islamic World
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
SI Usage Statement

Usage Conditions Apply

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.

The information presented on this website may be revised and updated at any time as ongoing research progresses or as otherwise warranted. Pending any such revisions and updates, information on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate or may contain typographical errors. Neither the Smithsonian nor its regents, officers, employees, or agents make any representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the information on the site. Use this site and the information provided on it subject to your own judgment. The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery welcome information that would augment or clarify the ownership history of objects in their collections.

citation | Save this image How to download an image | Request Permission | Terms of Use