Silver inlaid brass Mamluk Incense Burner

The Body:
At the bottom of the body, there is a band of cartouches featuring winged beasts, with circles in the center containing the name of Sultan Saeed Baraka. Above this, there is a band of Mamluk script with circles containing lions, the emblem of the Mamluk state at the time. In the center of the body, there are three spiraling circles and three cartouches, surrounded by intricate geometric motifs featuring winged birds. The circles depict a two-headed eagle, and the cartouches contain praises of the Sultan’s titles.

The Legs:
The legs are adorned with designs of a two-headed winged eagle, with the Sultan’s seal above and two winged beasts beneath each foot.

The Dome (Exterior):
The dome is composed of three spiraling circles and three cartouches, surrounded by geometric motifs and interlacing dragons symbolizing the Mongol threat.

The Top (Qum Qum):
The top is decorated with leaf motifs and features star-shaped openings for the release of smoke.

The Brazier:
In the center of the brazier, there is a column with a hexagonal star, surrounded by leaf motifs and a band of beasts, with a band of winged birds above them.

The Dome (Interior):
The interior of the dome is adorned with a band of Mamluk script.

The Bottom:
The bottom is decorated with a band of predatory birds and three cartouches of Mamluk script, with a circle in the center containing the Sultan’s titles.