Pierced Globe, late 13th–early 14th century, Attributed to Syria, Damascus, Brass; spun and turned, pierced, chased, inlaid with gold, silver, and black compound, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Metal, Designed as an incense burner, this globe once hung from a chain. Inside the hinged body is a small cup, slung on three rings (gimbals) to stabilize the burning coal or incense in the suspended container
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Pierced Globe, late 13th–early 14th century, Attributed, Syria, Damascus, Brass, spun, turned, pierced, chased, inlaid, gold, silver, black compound, H, 6 1/4, 15.9 cm, Metal, Designed, incense burner, globe, hung, chain, Inside, hinged body, small cup, slung, three rings, gimbals, stabilize, burning coal, incense, suspended container
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