Important Vase Ht 63 Cm, In Chiseled Brass, Islamic Art Of The XVIII / XIXth Century

Large chiseled brass vase, 63 cm high, decorated on the whole body with calligraphy, braids, trellis, mandorlas, medallions, engraved with a chisel, by hand.
The finesse and quality of the carvings show the dexterity of the engraver of this piece from the late 18th or early 19th century.
Inverted chalice base supporting a potbellied belly, surmounted by a long ringed neck, ending in a fine chalice.
The body is wonderfully worked with interlacing, bringing the idea of the labyrinth, roundels, braids and many epigraphic decorations fill the spaces, up to complex Arabic knots.
Many braid friezes separate the large decorations.
A true masterpiece of Islamic art!!!
These marvelous ancient brasses and coppers, were under the Muslim dynasties, an eminent alternative to silver and they enjoyed the same status. The color whose symbolism is the easiest to understand is gold, its ties with the sun and gold have made it an emblem of divine power, perfection and majesty.
These objects have certainly lived as the centerpieces of homes and palaces.
Dimensions: Height: 63 cm - Diameter: 21 cm for the body, 6.8 cm for the neck, 15.7 cm for the base, for a weight of 1334 gr
Minimal wear due to age
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