Vase with Arabic inscription, anonymous, c. 1506 - c. 1521

Vase with Arabic inscription, anonymous, c. 1506 - c. 1521

Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, h 24.8cm × l 13cm × w 9.8cm More details

The rare shape of this vase probably represents two butterflies, symbols of good fortune, placed one above the other. Its Arabic inscription reads ‘May Allah honour his kingdom with prosperity until the end of time.’ The vase was made for the Muslim community in China or as export ware for the Islamic market.

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