Feline Incense Burner
1150–1200
Overall: 35.5 x 11 cm (14 x 4 5/16 in.); Head: 17.8 x 9.5 x 12.5 cm (7 x 3 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.)
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1948.308.a
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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126089
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1948.308.a
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Genre
Metalwork
Department
Islamic Art
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