KHORASAN BRONZE OPENWORK INCENSE BURNER

Ca. AD 1200 - 1300.
A Khorasan bronze censer comprised of a cylindrical base supported by three feet with boots, topped by a human face. The openwork handle is connected at a right angle to the cylindrical body and it features a cover with pierced decoration. The body is adorned with an incised strap work frieze, while the cover boasts three arabesque bands. During the 9th to 13th centuries, Khorasan flourished as a centre of culture, learning, and art. Situated along the Silk Road, Khorasan was a melting pot of diverse cultures that left their mark on its art and craftsmanship, particularly in the design of bronze censers.
Size: 280mm x 420mm; Weight: 1.94kg
Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.