Pierced Globe late 13th–early 14th century Designed as an incense burner, this globe once hung from a chain. Inside the hinged body is a small cup, slung on three rings (gimbals) to stabilize the burning coal or incense in the suspended container. The inscription bands do not name the object’s owner, but repeat a string of epithets lauding him. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6700. Pierced Globe Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon
Pierced Globe late 13th–early 14th century Designed as an incense burner, this globe once hung from a chain. Inside the hinged body is a small cup, slung on three rings (gimbals) to stabilize the burning coal or incense in the suspended container. The inscription bands do not name the object’s owner, but repeat a string of epithets lauding him. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6700. Pierced Globe Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Pierced Globe. late 13th–early 14th century. Brass; spun and turned, pierced, chased, inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound. Attributed to Syria, Damascus. Metal
Size: 1780px × 1896px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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