A Bronze Incense Burner in the Form of a Gamecock

Standing on two feet, the body of the bird pierced with rosettes, feathers engraved on the tail, legs, body and head, the head with a split beak and comb on top, the two flat wings similarly decorated, one wing hinged to open the incense burner, the top of the chest with an inscription in kufic, an internal cup-shaped holder for incense

Estimate:£200,000

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