Fine Antiquities, Islamic & Asian Works of Art

Fine Antiquities, Islamic & Asian Works of Art

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Lot 341: A Chinese Islamic Bronze Censer with Arabic Inscriptions,...

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This auction ended on 17 September 2025.

Start price: £360

Estimated price: £500 - £600

Buyer's Premium: 22%

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A Chinese Islamic Bronze Censer with Arabic Inscriptions, Ming Mark, Possibly 17th Century.
A bronze two-handled censer featuring raised Arabic inscriptions on both sides, one reading "وَالله" ("By Allah") and the other "محمد رسول الله" ("Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah"). The base bears a cast six-character Ming Dynasty Xuande mark (宣德年製) within a recessed square panel, possibly indicating the period or origin of the piece.
H: Approximately 8cm
L: Approximately 14cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.