Incense Burner

Unknown

12th century · Bronze; pierced · Islamic Art

This object represents a type of zoomorphic incense burner, many of which have survived. The square opening in the feline's chest once held a drawer for the placement of incense whose aroma would escape through the perforated areas.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Bronze; pierced

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1937