Publication Date
13th century
Publication Place
Khorasan, Iran -
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Iron: broken
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
طول: 24 سم عرض: 17 سم ارتفاع: 21 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.2037
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;36;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
13th century
Notes
This bird-shaped incense burner emits fragrant scents throughout homes, reception halls and mosques in Iran. The iron body of the bird is covered with words about nature in ancient script. During the early Seljuk era (12th-13th centuries), Khorasan Province was famous for its famous metalwork. Blending ancient influences from Persia with new artistic themes, Khorasan craftsmen produced candlesticks and incense burners in animal and bird shapes. While birds in Islam symbolize freedom, the sky, and the strength of the spirit through the body, a bird made of feathers bestows good fortune on its owner. Today, the dove-shaped incense burner represents a unique type of metalwork that takes animal shapes.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder “Incense Burner” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;36;ar
