香炉 - Brass - Bidriware お香炉

Authentic, antique Indo-Persian incense burner from the late nineteenth century, made circa 1870–1890. The object is handcrafted from a dark patinated metal alloy and is throughout the surface adorned with refined, detailed floral inlay work in the traditional Koftgari- or Bidriware style. The design consists of a bulb-shaped reservoir with a hinged lid equipped with three functional ventilation openings to allow scented smoke to escape. This reservoir rests on a central shaft attached to a wide, round ash receiver, which in turn is supported by three elegantly shaped and hand-hrowned feet. The underside of the dish shows clear, authentic lathe marks, underscoring the artisanal character of this anonymous smithwork without factory marks. Inside the lid and the deep combustion bowl are clear historical soot and burn traces, evidencing intensive original use with smoldering resins or charcoal. The object is in good antique condition with a beautifully preserved patina, with both the hinge and the clasp fully functional. With its compact dimensions of 11.3 centimeters in height and 10.8 centimeters in width and depth, and a total weight of 165 grams, this censer forms a characteristic and decorative object of Oriental applied arts.

Dimensions: 11.3x10.8x10.8 cm
Weight: 165 g