Islamic ArtMetaldated A.H. 577/ A.D. 1181–82By Ja`far ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali
Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi is a metal Taybad from Iran created in dated A.H. 577/ A.D. 1181–82 using bronze; cast, engraved, chased, pierced measuring OveralL. H. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm) L. 32 1/2… attributed to Ja`far ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze; cast, engraved, chased, pierced |
| Dimensions | OveralL. H. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm) L. 32 1/2 in. (82.6 cm) W. 9 in. (22.9 cm) L. from heel of back foot to toe of front foot: 22 in. (55.9 cm) L. from toe of front foot to tip of nose: 4 in. (10.2 cm) L. from heel of back foot to tip of taiL. 7 in. (17.8 cm) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1951 |
| Date | dated A.H. 577/ A.D. 1181–82 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Taybad, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi?
Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi created?
Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi dates to dated A.H. 577/ A.D. 1181–82.
What material is Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi made from?
Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi is crafted from bronze; cast, engraved, chased, pierced.
Where does Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi originate?
Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi originates from Iran.
Is Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi in the public domain?
Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi is in the public domain and can be freely used.