Important Islamic Vase In Brass Ornated With Calligraphy And Foliage XVIII - XIXth Century

Important chiseled brass vase, with wide opening, originating in the Middle East from the end of the 18th century to the first part of the 19th century.
Of high quality and closely resembling for the neck and the belly to a large mosque lamp mounted on a piedouche
We find the same type of opening on the blown glass goblets of the Xth XIth century, and the wide potbellied belly receives four important Arabic calligraphic rosettes of four different texts.
The base and the collar also receive calligraphy of the most beautiful effect.
A fine braid separates the bottom of the collar from the belly.
Numerous epigraphic decorations complete the whole.
Quality object with a beautiful patina.
A true masterpiece of Islamic art   !!!
These marvelous ancient brasses and coppers, were under the Muslim dynasties, an eminent alternative to silver and they enjoyed the same status. The color whose symbolism is easiest to understand is golden, gold.
Its ties with the sun and gold have made it an emblem of divine power, perfection and majesty.
These objects have certainly lived as the centerpieces of homes and palaces.
Dimensions: Height: 30.5 cm -
Diameter: 19.5 cm for the body, 16.5 cm for the neck, 11.5 cm for the base,
for a weight of 1334 gr
Minimal wear due to use age
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