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1513 - Porcelain talismanic bowl for the Islamic market, China, 18t…
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Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
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Porcelain talismanic bowl for the Islamic market, China, 18th c., central decoration of a magic square surrounded by concentric circles and geometric motifs, diam. 20.5 cm (cracks and restorations) Part of the collection of Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer, this talismanic porcelain bowl, produced in China but intended for the Islamic market, probably originally had a therapeutic function. It probably contained inscriptions (prayers, Koranic verses, etc.), now erased, which activated its magical functions. A similar bowl is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, inv. no. 1944-1855. General surface wear Some firing imperfections Numerous cracks Wear to the enamels and gilding (inscriptions almost completely erased) Minor restorations A few surface scratches Few chips A porcelain magic bowl for the Islamic market, China, 18th century, 20.5 cm diameter (hairlines and restorations) Collection of the Swiss Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer A similar bowl can be seen at the Victoria &, Albert Museum, London, inv. n°1944-1855 一件十八世紀瓷碗 直徑20.5公分 有裂紋及經過修復 Overall wear to the surface Some firing imperfections Numerous hairlines Wear to the enamels and gilding (inscriptions almost completely erased) Minor restorations Some surface scratches Few chips
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About the sale ONLINE 1499 to 2091 - Oriental Art - Primitive Art - Sacred Art - Works of Art - Sculptures - Furniture and Carpets
Auction location
Auction time 06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
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