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CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE BRONZE CENSOR AND A BYZANTINE BRONZE POLYCANDELON
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
The nine-sided hemispherical footed censor with three attachment loops on the flanged rim, suspended from three chains joined to a six-armed attachment hook, suspension loop above; and a polycandelon of openwork form, with a central roundel with a six-armed rosette, surrounded by four openings for lamps, suspended from a central hook by four chains hooked to four suspension loops
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high and 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) high inc. chains respectively
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
The nine-sided hemispherical footed censor with three attachment loops on the flanged rim, suspended from three chains joined to a six-armed attachment hook, suspension loop above; and a polycandelon of openwork form, with a central roundel with a six-armed rosette, surrounded by four openings for lamps, suspended from a central hook by four chains hooked to four suspension loops
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high and 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) high inc. chains respectively
Provenance
with Lennox Gallery Ltd, London, January 1996.
Brought to you by
Georgiana Aitken