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Pierced globe

Object Name: Incense burner

Date: late 13th–early 14th century

Geography: Syria, Damascus

Culture: Islamic

Medium: Brass; spun and turned, pierced, chased, inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound

Dimensions: H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
H. with chain. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)

Classification: Metal

Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917

Accession Number: 17.190.2095a, b

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