Pair of Ming Zhengde Blue‑and‑White Candle Sticks with Arabic Inscription, Marked “Da Ming Zheng De Nian Zhi”

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Dimensions：H.23 cm Condition & Provenance：Complete pair, minor age‑related wear on top rims and base edges, glaze well‑preserved without cracks or chips, all Arabic calligraphy and scrolling ornaments sharp and intact, base mark legible, unglazed foot rim shows authentic old firing rust and natural earth patina, no restoration, no chemical cleaning; From private collection of Ms.S·M, San Francisco, California, USA. Acquired from established San Francisco oriental antique gallery in 1976, passed down within family, stored in constant‑temperature cabinet, no prior auction, exhibition or publication records. Description：This matched pair of porcelain candle sticks dates to the Zhengde reign of Ming dynasty. Each piece is structurally composed of upper candle prong with central hole, middle drip‑catching tray and flared stable trumpet‑form base. Blue‑and‑white decorations are applied across whole surface, Arabic inscriptions are enclosed within cartouches on the candle shaft, scrolling foliage and dot motifs adorn the drip tray and base, further Arabic script appear in round medallions on lower pedestal. The base bears six‑character “Da Ming Zheng De Nian Zhi” under double blue circles in neat regular script. The glaze carries soft bluish‑white tone with rich stable cobalt blue. This is representative imperial porcelain influenced by western‑regions culture during Zhengde period. Fully intact matching pairs are rarely survived, possessing practical, cultural and academic research values.

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