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Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century


Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century
Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century

Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century   Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century

The exceptional quality of the piercing and engraving make this antique incense bowl both rare and exceptional. This handsome Oajar Persian brass incense bowl is likely early 19th century or possibly older.

The bowl features delicate piercing work and is crafted by an unidentified master coppersmith. The color of the bowl is lightly polished brass, creating a beautiful patina that heightens the brilliance of this craftsman's exceptional skill. The reticulated cover and bowl are amazingly intricate. The designs include animals and figures and calligraphy, all entwined by arabesques. From an old Upstate New York collection. 3.6 Diameter (base foot rim). 6.5 Diameter (top of bowl).

The foot rim may have been resoldered. There a two imperfection in the piercing, note last two photographs.


Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century   Exceptional Rare Antique Pierced Brass Incense Bowl, Persian, Early 19th Century