‘VENETO-SARACANIC’ PIERCED BRASS INCENCE BURNER COVER SYRIA OR EGYPT, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY of spherical shape, profusely engraved, the rim decorated with a narrow band of repeat scrolling floral motifs, followed by a wide band of interlocking oval and circular medallions, the latter containing a quatrefoil, the oval containing knot designs, a further narrow band of repeat scrolling floral motifs, the upper part decorated with a knot design around a geometric star design, pierced(9.7cm diameter)