Sale 8899
London, South Kensington
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12 October 2000
Price realised
GBP 764
Estimate
An Ottoman gilt-copper (Tombak) incense burner 18th Century with baluster shaped base supported by three tripod legs resting on a circular tray base with raised rim, surmounted by a high pierced domed hinged cover with floral knop, the cover decorated with a broad band of scrolling flowering vine, a similar band below, the base with engraved and chased floral bouquets, the tray with a band of floral meander -- 8in. (20cm.) high, (minor damages). See Illustration.
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