Lot 200. A Khorassan bronze openwork incense burner in the form of a bird, Iran, 11th century; 19cm high. Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000. Sold: £19,000. © Roseberys

standing on three-pronged feet, the body with openwork holes to back and head, chest with sliding tray, head with moulded comb and beak and turquoise inlaid eyes, decorated either side with an engraved roundel containing floriated cross design, and engraved feather design to wings.