Lot 297: A Rare Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Arabic...
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A Rare Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Arabic Script, Made for the Islamic Market.
A cylindrical bronze incense burner raised on three short feet, its surface richly adorned with incised Arabic script in high relief, reading the Shahada: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger.” The calligraphy is framed within recessed panels and evenly spaced around the body, bordered by a smooth rim and base. The underside features a six-character mark, possibly indicating the period or origin of the piece.
H: Approximately 9cm
D: Approximately 9.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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