Skip to main content
Lot 47

Two talismanic porcelain Dishes made for the Islamic Market
China, 19th Century
(2)

10 April 2008, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £3,120 inc. premium

Own a similar item?

Submit your item online for a free auction estimate.

How to sell

Looking for a similar item?

Our Private & Iconic Collections and House Sales specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.

Find your local specialist

Two talismanic porcelain Dishes made for the Islamic Market
China, 19th Century

one decorated in black and gilt on a white ground with bands of nakshi inscription, a magic box in the centre, the other in orange, light purple and gold with similar decoration
20.5 cm. diam. max(2)

Footnotes

Exhibited:
Naissance et Evolution de L'Ecriture, Société Générale de Banque, Brussels, 8th November 1984 to 3rd January 1985 and Banque Générale du Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 16th January to 6th March 1985.

Inscriptions in naskhi script from the Qur'an, Sura al-Baqara (II), verses 255 and 256, prayers, names of God, the nada 'ali quatrain and the phrase 'There is no youth (as brave as) 'Ali, no sword (as sharp as) dhu'l-faqar.

Additional information

Bid now on these items