A RARE SILVER SPHERICAL INCENSE BURNER TANG DYNASTY, 7TH/8TH CENTURY comprised of two reticulated hemispheres joined on one side by a hook and a hinge on the other side, the overall reticulated decoration of birds among scrolling vine on one half and flowering scrolls on the other half arranged into four symmetrical sections around a four-petalled flowerhead at the axis, the interior fitted with a yellow-metal hemispherical incense receptacle suspended in a nest of two silver bands to keep it upright when the piece is carried around, all suspended from a linked chain and hook Quantity: 2 4.3 cm., 1 5/8 in. WEIGHT 37.5g.
A RARE SILVER SPHERICAL INCENSE BURNER TANG DYNASTY, 7TH/8TH CENTURY comprised of two reticulated hemispheres joined on one side by a hook and a hinge on the other side, the overall reticulated decoration of birds among scrolling vine on one half and flowering scrolls on the other half arranged into four symmetrical sections around a four-petalled flowerhead at the axis, the interior fitted with a yellow-metal hemispherical incense receptacle suspended in a nest of two silver bands to keep it upright when the piece is carried around, all suspended from a linked chain and hook Quantity: 2 4.3 cm., 1 5/8 in. WEIGHT 37.5g.
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