CHINA FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET, SHUNZHI (1644-1661) OR KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)

There is a long history of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases and huqqa bases being produced for export to the Middle East and to India. For other comparable 17th and early 18th century examples which have sold at auction, see Christie’s London, 10 October 2013, lot 194; Christie’s, South Kensington, 6 October 2008, lot 375; 17 October 2003, lot 350.