Elegant silver incense boat, finely embossed, raised on a circular foot, decorated with a rich repertoire of scrolls and foliate motifs. The undulating outline of the body, combined with the hinged cover, gives the piece a refined, distinctly liturgical presence.
Pleasing workmanship, suitable for a collection of silver or a traditional antiques setting.
Note:
An early engraved ownership mark or dedication appears on the edge of the base, likely related to the object’s liturgical use.
Dimensions:
16 × 7 × height 12 cm
(6 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.)