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Incense Burner Top in the form of a Griffin
Incense Burner Top in the form of a Griffin

Incense Burner Top in the form of a Griffin

CulturePersian
Date12th century
MediumPierced copper alloy
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 5 × 3 1/2 inches (17.15 × 12.7 × 8.89 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number51-22
On View
Not on view
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