Lot Essay
The inscription may be translated as: Alhamduli Allah, corresponding approximately to 'Praise God'.
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Details
A Chinese bronze circular box and cover with Arabic inscription
17th Century
the slightly domed cover cast with Arabic calligraphy within a band of lotus scrolls on a punchhole ground, the bronze with an olive-green patination, areas of gilt -- 5¾in. (14.6cm.) diam., (rubbing).
See Illustration.
17th Century
the slightly domed cover cast with Arabic calligraphy within a band of lotus scrolls on a punchhole ground, the bronze with an olive-green patination, areas of gilt -- 5¾in. (14.6cm.) diam., (rubbing).
See Illustration.
Special notice
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