Lion Incense Burner - New York City, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 40° 46.720 W 073° 57.767
18T E 587523 N 4514704
This sculpture of a lion is also an incense burner.
Waymark Code: WMM2JN
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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This bronze work is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A Museum placard dates it to c. 1181. It belonged to Amir Saif al-Din Muhamed al-Mawardi. The artist is Ja'far ibn Muhammed ibn Ali. The head is removable in order to place coal and incense inside.
Physical Address:
1000 5th Avenue
New York City, NY
10028

Web Site: Not listed
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