EditorialCenser, ? ???, Tang dynasty (618?907), 8th?9th century, China, Silver, Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Metalwork, This spherical censer was originally suspended from a chain. The interior hemispherical bowl for incense is hung on gimbals so that it remains upr...
EditorialPierced Globe, late 13th?early 14th century, Attributed to Syria, Damascus, Brass; spun and turned, pierced, chased, inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Metal, Designed as an incense burner, this globe once hung from a...
EditorialSpherical brass incense burner, Mamluk dynasty, from Damascus, Syria, around 1277-1279. Pivoted gimbals inside the burner hold the small bowl containing incense in an upright position even when the sphere is rolled. Inscription contains name and titles...