Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic “la ilaha illAllah” (There is no god but God)

China

Ming dynasty (1369-1644), Zhengde period (1506-1521), About 1520

  • Titles Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic "la ilaha illAllah" (There is no god but God) (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 4 3/8 x 7 5/8 in. Diam. (11.1 x 19.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Todd Robins, 2011.11
  • Work Type incense burner
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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