Chiseled Brass Incense Burner, Height 53.5 Cm, Large Quality Piece From The End Of The 19th Century

Large size chiseled brass incense burner, 53.5 cm high.
It is decorated on the whole body with calligraphy, braids, latticework, mandorlas, medallions, engraved with a burin, by hand. Originating from the Middle East.
The finesse and quality of the carvings show the dexterity of the engraver of this 19th century piece.
Large inverted chalice base with a diameter of 20 cm supporting a bulging belly 25 cm in diameter, topped with a long ringed then straight neck, ending with a festoon.
The belly is wonderfully worked with braids, and numerous epigraphic decorations fill the spaces.
A beautiful nastaliq caligraphy adorns a wide band.
Numerous braid friezes separate the decorations.
A true masterpiece of Islamic art!!!
These wonderful coppers and brasses were under the different dynasties of the Middle and near orient, an eminent alternative to silver and they enjoyed the same status.
The color whose symbolism is easiest to understand is gold, its ties with the sun and gold have made it an emblem of divine power, perfection and majesty.
These objects have certainly lived as the centerpieces of homes and palaces.
Dimensions: Height: 53.5 cm - Diameter: 25 cm, for a weight of 2340 gr
Very minimal wear due to age
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