Ming Copper Arabic-Text Double-Halberd-Ear Incense Burner

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A Ming copper incense burner with a rounded belly, double halberd ears at the sides, on feet, decorated with Arabic script. Warm copper with deep patina ?? a scholar's incense burner. H 17.7 cm, W 18 cm, 3174 g.

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Ming Copper Arabic-Text Double-Halberd-Ear Incense Burner

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