Caption

Censer, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 18th–19th century; Iran. Brass censer, height 33.0 cm, diameter 22.0 cm. Decoration: figurative scenes of hunting, human figures, animals, demons in cartouches; dense arabesque background with plant motifs, fantastic creatures dragons, beasts, riders, acrobatics; Islamic art., A decorative metal vessel with a lid and pedestal base sits against a plain light gray background; the vessel is dark brown with areas of muted brass tones and features intricate openwork filigree and rounded medallion panels around its bulbous midsection and dome-shaped lid, and the lid is topped by a small finial that shows a slightly lighter brass color, while the pedestal and rim display repeating engraved patterns and the overall surface shows a subtle aged patina.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_428

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Rights managed

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76.7Mb (1.4Mb) / 14.9in x 20.0in / 4466 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 18th–19th century Iran Brass censer height 33.0 cm diameter 22.0 cm Decoration figurative scenes hunting human figures animals demons cartouches dense arabesque background plant motifs fantastic creatures dragons beasts riders acrobatics Islamic art decorative metal vessel lid pedestal base sits plain light gray background vessel dark brown areas muted brass tones features intricate openwork filigree rounded medallion panels bulbous midsection dome-shaped lid topped small finial slightly lighter brass color pedestal rim display repeating engraved patterns surface subtle aged patina.