Silver inlaid brass Ottoman Incense Burner

The Body:
At the bottom, there is a band with three cartouches, decorated with geometric motifs, and a column in the center adorned with leaf motifs. Above it is a band of leaf designs, followed by a depiction of the Surah Al-Nas from the Holy Qur’an. On top, there is a band of parsley flowers, with another band of cartouches above it.

The Dome (Exterior):
The dome is decorated with leaf motifs and another Qur’anic verse. It is topped with the Surah Al-Ikhlas from the Qur’an. Finally, the top of the dome is adorned with leaf and geometric motifs, symbols of peace, and a Qur’anic verse, along with small windows to release smoke.

The Dome (Interior):
Inscribed on the inside of the dome is: “Ruler of the House of Osman, Sultan of sultans, Commander of the Faithful, and Caliph of God’s Messenger on Earth, Suleiman Shah, made by order of the exalted headquarters of the great king.”

The Brazier:
The brazier is decorated with geometric and leaf motifs, with a central column framed by a band and three circles. The band consists of parsley flowers.

The Bottom:
At the center, there is an Ottoman-style inscription for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, with four circles on the left and right containing the names of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, topped with the testimony of faith and beneath them, a crescent moon and star, the emblem of the Ottoman Empire. Surrounding them are winged birds and leaf motifs.