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Incense burner

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-18350

Description

Islamic incense burner w/ domed lid and crescent shaped finial; cluttered pattern w/ straight and bended lines; banded at top w/ panelled decoration on body; 3 legs supporting burner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

incense burners
brass (alloy)
filigree enameling
Brass
Filigree
BURNER, INCENSE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

A.A. Vantine & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Middle East

Dimensions

10.25 x 4.75 (HxW), 4.625 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.388AB

Places

New York state (United States)

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