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A bronze Arabic-inscribed incense burner — 明十七世紀 銅阿拉伯文香爐 《大明宣德年製》仿款

A bronze Arabic-inscribed incense burner

明十七世紀 銅阿拉伯文香爐 《大明宣德年製》仿款

A bronze incense burner from the Ming dynasty (17th century) decorated with Arabic inscriptions and marked with a Xuande period imitation mark. This piece reflects the cultural exchange and Islamic influence during the Ming period.

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Brûle-parfum en bronze avec inscription en arabe, dynastie Ming, XVIIe siècle

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June 16, 2022

Estimate: $3,000$4,000

Lot 167

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A bronze Arabic-inscribed incense burner, 明十七世紀 銅阿拉伯文香爐 《大明宣德年製》仿款

A bronze incense burner from the Ming dynasty (17th century) decorated with Arabic inscriptions and marked with a Xuande period imitation mark. This piece reflects the cultural exchange and Islamic influence during the Ming period.

Medium
Brûle-parfum en bronze avec inscription en arabe, dynastie Ming, XVIIe siècle
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Islamic, Arabic Inscription, Ming Dynasty, Incense Burner, 17th Century, Chinese