Feline Incense Burner
1150–1200
Overall: 35.5 x 11 x 32.5 cm (14 x 4 5/16 x 12 13/16 in.); Head: 17.8 x 9.5 x 12.5 cm (7 x 3 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.)
Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1948.308
In Iran during the 1000s and 1100s, vessels in the shape of animals gained popularity, especially as incense burners. Felines were favored in Persian art and this piece may represent a caracal, a type of lynx. The head of the creature was cast separately and is removable to fi...
Artifact
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126088
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accession
1948.308
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Terms
Genre
Metalwork
Department
Islamic Art
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