Late,17th Century

Possibly from the “ZHENGDE” Region

(可能来自“正德”地区。)

38.Cm Length, X 12.Cm Height x Width 22.5 Cm

Possibly from Zhengde region. Cast bronze cylindrical in a form of a vessel reclined horizontally.

The simple body interior and exterior on the front of the vessel inscription in Qur’ain’t is Known as:
‎بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم
bismi-llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
And the rear is simply known as Allah(الله).

The popularity of an Islamic epoch with engraving and decorative inscriptions derived from Arabic script were particularly popular during the Zhengde dynasty,as can be seen with various porcelain and bronze vessels of the period.

This demand was probably influenced by the large body of influential Muslim counsellors, eunuchs and envoys that served in the Imperial court. Ming Dynasty Islamic-inspired vessels, such as the present image seen here, were however made principally for export to the Islamic market.

Distinguish with a bronze incense burner with a compressed vessel body, also decorated with Islamic inscriptions,” Sold in broadly prominent auctioneers, particularly Sotheby’s and Christie’s Hong Kong.

A Private Collection In Monaco

The French Riviera (known in French) as the Côte d’Azur

Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register