An openwork brass incense burner, India, Deccan, 19th century

of globular form, in two parts, with openwork honey-comb design and flowerhead terminals, one side fitted with small engraved pot within mechanism allowing it to stay upright when rolled

In generally good condition, some minor abrasion and rubbing to surface resulting in minor discoloration as consistent with age and use, as viewed.
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It is unusual to find a globular incense burner with its original internal mechanism intact, allowing one to fill the internal pot with incense and roll it across the floor to disseminate the perfumed smoke more effectively throughout a room.