Vase Inscribed “To God Belongs Justice”

Vase Inscribed “To God Belongs Justice”

late 1700s
Country
China
Object
vase
Medium
Cloisonné enamel on copper
Accession Number
1987.248
Credit Line
Gift of Bj Averitt
Vase Inscribed “To God Belongs Justice”. late 1700s. Cloisonné enamel on copper. Gift of Bj Averitt. 1987.248.
Dimensions
height: 6 1/4 in, 15.875 cm; diameter: 3 1/8 in, 7.9375 cm
Inscription
2 Medallions w/Arabic inscriptions
Department
Arts of Asia
Collection
Arts of Asia
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Vase
late 1700s, Qing Dynasty
China
Cloisonne enamel on copper
Gift of H. Medill Sarkisian and Justine Sarkisian Rodriguez
1988.336

Possibly used as a ritual vessel, this ornate vase combines traditional Chinese shapes with Islamic-style decoration. The vessel is decorated with multicolor enamel floral motifs and quotes from the Quran in red Sini calligraphy, a style used in China for Arabic script. They were likely made for Chinese Muslims who also observed traditional Chinese customs.