Incense Burner

Unknown

12th–13th century · Bronze; cast · Islamic Art

This object represents a type of zoomorphic incense burner, many of which have survived. The square opening in the chest once held a drawer for the placement of incense whose aroma would escape through the perforated areas. The falcon's head represents the upper section of a full bird's figure that was once hinged to the rest of the body.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th–13th century

Medium

Bronze; cast

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Richard S. Perkins, 1969