CHINESE BRONZE EWER WITH ARABIC SCRIPT

Late Ming - Qing Dynasty, ca. AD 1573 - 1912 > A Chinese bronze ewer with a rounded body, projecting spout, loop handle and three short feet, with Arabic script arranged around the exterior beneath a broad rim. Arabic inscriptions on Chinese metalwork reflect the long presence of Muslim communities and the exchange of religious and artistic forms across Asia. Chinese vessel shapes could be combined with Islamic texts for patrons who valued both local craftsmanship and devotional language. > > Size: 200mm x 130mm; Weight: 1.03kg > Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s�2014. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >

Estimation:€955.12

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