A PORCELAIN DISH MADE FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1735-1796)

l cm 29

Of shallow rounded form on a short foot, the exterior decorated with four white oblong cartouches bearing Qur’anic inscriptions in gold, outlined in red and green enamel, set against a cobalt-blue ground with gilded crescents and stars. The rim features a white band with further Qur’anic inscriptions in gold, while the foot is encircled by a narrow band of green and red enamelled chrysanthemums. The white interior is detailed with concentric blue circles and two bands of Qur’anic inscriptions, the centre with the shahada in large gilded naskh script.

For an almost identical dish, of larger size, see: Christie’s, Live Auction 6940, Islamic Art and Manuscripts, 12 October 2004, London, lot no. 136 (link).

清乾隆   阿拉伯文大盘
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