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    Sale 8899

    Islamic and Oriental Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    12 October 2000

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    • An Ottoman gilt-copper (Tombak
    Lot 146

    An Ottoman gilt-copper (Tombak) incense burner
    18th Century

    Price realised

    GBP 764

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,000

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    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).
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