ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL SQUARE FORM VASES, QIANLONG MARKS, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £5,500

Estimated price: £6,000 - £8,000

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Description

Each modelled after the archaic form, of square section raised on a broad circular foot and surmounted by a slightly waisted neck. Decorated with a large panel enclosing Allah in thuluth script, another side with a panel enclosing the names of Allah, all surrounded by lotus scrolling foliage and further blossoms on a turquoise ground.The bottom with a four Chinese Qianlong mark surrounded by four lotus heads with foliage.

32 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm