Byzantine Bronze Censer

A Medieval bronze censer, an incense burner that once stood on a thymeterion, with a hinged lid with openwork sides and lid.

Ca. 6th - 8th century AD.

Width: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm).

Luristan objects, including impressive and numerous decorative bronze horse trappings and weapons, are found mainly in western Persia. Luristan artifacts are most likely the work of the ancient Medes, an Indo-European group that eventually dominated Persia.

Formerly in a New York private collection.

Inv#: 9480

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$1,250