Antique Metal Incense Burner or Pomander

Preowned condition is good.

Constructed from a dark-colored metal, likely cast iron or a similar base metal, given its robust appearance and the visible surface texture. It features a bell-shaped body with a flared base and a turned finial at the top. The body is perforated with multiple small, irregularly spaced
holes, designed to allow smoke or scent to escape. The surface shows significant wear, pitting, and a dark, oxidized patina with areas of reddish-brown rust, indicating its age and exposure to elements or use. The construction appears to be a single cast piecethe main body and finial, with a separate, possibly crimped or soldered, base rim. The craftsmanship is functional rather than highly refined, suggesting a practical purpose.