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A Large Chinese / SE Asian Martaban Jar 18th / 19th Century. With four loop handles around the shoulder, coated in a thick dark brown / black glaze.Height 42cm.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese / SE Asian Martaban Jar 18th / 19th Century. With four loop handles around the shoulder, coated in a thick dark brown / black glaze.Height 46.5cm.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Large Chinese / SE Asian Martaban Jar 13th – 15th Century. Heavily-potted with bands of decorative incised lines around the shoulder and four sturdy loop handles. The upper body coated in a dark olive-green glaze. Some kiln scars to the glaze (to be expected). Height 45.5cm. Late Song Dynasty to early Ming Dynasty period. Fine condition. No restoration or repair.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A LARGE Chinese / SE Asian Martaban Jar 13th – 15th Century. 57CM Height. Heavily-potted with bands of decorative incised lines around the shoulder and four sturdy loop handles. The upper body coated in a dark olive-green glaze. Height 57cm. Late Song Dynasty to early Ming Dynasty period.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese / SE Asian Martaban Jar 13th – 15th Century. Heavily-potted with four sturdy loop handles around the shoulder. The upper body coated in a dark olive-green / black glaze. Height 38.5cm. Late Song Dynasty to early Ming Dynasty period.Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Meiping Vase (Ex. Museum). Heavily-potted and coated in a very finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze. It has a short vertical mouth and a wide splayed foot. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Height 24 cm (9.5 inches). There are what appear to be firing faults to the upper body and mouth: a firing crack that surrounds the inner mouth extending to part of the shoulder and some unusual round areas that appear to have "lifted". Notwithstanding this, condition is good.Provenance: this vase bears a museum inventory number “36-1944” and "SUNG". Its full number is actually “BR-36-1944” and it was formally part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this vase was misattributed to the Song Dynasty.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Monochrome Glazed Porcelain Jar (Ex. Museum). Coated in a thick white glaze. Height 22.5 cm. At the rim there is a small firing fault that has resulted in a rim chip, and to the inner mouth is a firing fissure within the glaze. Condition is good and there is no repair or restoration.Provenance: this jar bears a museum inventory number “57-1944” and "Ming Dys" painted on its base. Its full inventory number is actually “BR-57-1944”. There is also the original typed cardboard museum display label. It was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Flat Dish (Ex. Museum). Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the wide foot ring that remains unglazed. Diameter 19.25 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Fine condition, no restoration or repair.Provenance: this dish bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 42-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Ting Type - Ming AD 1368 – 1644”. It was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Lion-Mask Censer (Ex. Museum). Heavily-potted with two moulded lion-masks on opposing sides of the body. Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze. Diameter 14.5 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Some of the glaze around the rim edge has flaked away and there is a small surface chip to the upper mouth edge, but there is no repair or restoration and it is good overall condition.Provenance: this censer bears a museum inventory number “53-1944” and old paper labels stating “Chinese Chun Tea Bowl Sung AD 960 – 1279”. Its full number is actually “BR-53-1944”. This censer was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this censer was misattributed as a Chinese Song Dynasty Jun tea bowl!Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Lion-Mask Censer (Ex. Museum). On opposing sides of the body are two moulded lion-masks. It is coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the inner surface and flat base that remain unglazed. Diameter 13.5 cm. Dehua kilns, Fujian province. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700).Provenance: this censer bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 8-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Chun Tea Bowl - Sung AD 960 – 1279”. This censer was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. It would appear that when added to the collection, there was little knowledge of such wares and so this censer was misattributed as a Chinese Song Dynasty Jun tea bowl!Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Large Bowl (Ex. Museum). Coated in a finely-crackled ivory coloured glaze apart from the large flat bi-disc foot. Diameter 20.75 cm, height 9.25 cm. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700). Provenance: this bowl bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 9-1944” and the remains of an old paper label stating “Chinese ...? Type - Ming AD 1368 – 1644”. This bowl was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese 17th Century Dehua / Blanc de Chine Porcelain Dish (Ex. Museum). Coated in a thick finely-crackled glaze. The recessed base and wide bi-disc foot remain unglazed. Diameter 31.75cm, weight 2kg. 17th century (c. 1650 - 1700).Provenance: this dish bears a museum inventory number “B.R. 41-1944” and an old paper label stating “Chinese Ting Type - Ming AD 1368 – 1644”. It was part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection.Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Pair of Chinese Yongzheng Enamelled Blanc de Chine Libation Cups and Stands (Ex. Museum). Each cup in the form of a rhinoceros horn. Decorated with applied relief moulded floral sprigs and squirrels and enamelled flower sprays on both inner and outer surfaces. Length of each stand is approximately 17cm. Early 18th Century, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign (1722 – 1735).Provenance: each of the four pieces bears a museum inventory number “40-1944”, the cups with additional old paper labels. The full inventory number is actually “BR-40-1944”. These were part of The Brooke Robinson Collection of Asian Art formerly housed at Dudley Museum. Brooke Robinson (1836–1911) was a British Conservative Party politician, who was MP for Dudley and held a number of public posts including that of County Coroner for Dudley. He also was an art collector and benefactor whose legacy was the Town Hall and a museum in the town of Dudley. Brooke Robinson left a sum of money as well as his collection of art, furniture, ceramics, and other items for the benefit of the town of Dudley. The money was eventually used to construct the Town Hall, a Coroner's Court and a museum. The museum, known as the Brooke Robinson Museum, opened on 18 May 1931 with, as far as we can tell, the Trustees continuing to acquire pieces to add to the collection. (4)Also from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Chinese / SE Asian Celadon Bowl 14th/15th Century. Coated in a finely-crackled celadon glaze. Decorated with incised rings to the inner surface and a carved fluted outer wall. Diameter 11cm. Ming Dynasty period (c. 14th / 15th Century).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese / SE Asian 14th - 15th Century Celadon Dish. The inner surface is decorated with incised rings and a geometric band. The outer wall is decorated with a series of vertically carved lines. The thickness of the clear celadon glaze does vary in places, being crackled where at its thickest. Diameter 29 cm. No restoration or repair. Ming Dynasty period (c. 14th – 15th Century).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton. 

A Large Chinese / SE Asian 14th - 15th Century Celadon Dish. Heavily-potted with a foliate rim. The inner surface is decorated with incised rings, a floral scroll and, in its centre, a lotus blossom. The outer wall is decorated with a series of vertically carved lines. Coated in a clear crackled celadon glaze. Diameter 30cm.Ming Dynasty period (c. 14th – 15th Century).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Large Chinese / SE Asian Longquan-type Celadon Dish 14th/15th Century. 40CM Diameter. Coated in a thick crackled celadon glaze. Diameter 40cm. Ming Dynasty period (c. 14th / 15th Century).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.

A Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar. Made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery and decorated with a variety of different coloured pigments in a design featuring cloud patterns within vertical bands. Length of body 29cm, height 26cm. A fine and untouched example. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Reference: similarly decorated cocoon jars are described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book “Spirit of Han”.

A Fine Chinese Qin or Western Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cocoon Jar. The body decorated with twelve bands of vertically triple-incised bands and pronounced ridges surrounding the neck and base. The wide foot suggests this an early example of its type. Length of body 28.5cm, height 26.5cm. A fine and untouched example. Qin Dynasty (221 – 206 BC) or Early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 8).Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.Reference: similarly decorated cocoon jars are described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book “Spirit of Han”.

Various Asian works of art, including floral cloisonne pin tray, 20 cm, pair of Indian low-grade white metal bonbon bowls, small wire basket, Chinese brass vase engraved with dragons and an Indian base-metal vase supported by five elephants on circular base (6)

Flying Apsaras An Apsara Is A Supernatural Female In Asian Mythology Gifted In The Art Of Dancing And Able To Change Shape At Will According To Legend They Are Said To Inhabit The Skies And Are Often Depicted As Taking Flight Crafted From Smooth Aluminium And Polished By Hand 37 x 12 x 25cm ( Location Arch 6)

c. 1400 AD, Medieval Persian. This beautiful iron spearhead comprises a leaf-shaped blade with incised curvilinear decorations, a thin neck with geometric design and incised linear decorations which transitions into a mid-length socket with a perforation for affixing the blade to a shaft. Medieval Persia was an unstable and warlike place, where a dozen different dynasties rose and fell by the blade in the course of the 500 years before the Safavids brought peace andstability to the region in 1501 AD. This beautiful spearhead embodies the need for medieval Persians to be armed and ready in order to survive and thrive. Superb condition.Size: L:443mm / W:50mm ; 472g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

c. 1400 AD, Medieval Persian. This beautiful iron spearhead comprises a wedge-shaped blade with incised linear and curvilinear decorations, a round neck with linear decorations which transitions into a mid-length socket. Medieval Persia was an unstable and warlike place, where a dozen different dynasties rose and fell by the blade in the course of the 500 years before the Safavids brought peace and stability to the region in 1501 AD. This beautiful spearhead embodies the need for medieval Persians to be armed and ready in order to survive and thrive. Superb condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: L:297mm; 237g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

Ca.1700-1950 AD. Yemeni Tribal. Lot of five white metal Yemeni Tribal  intaglio rings with turquoise and blue coloured stone settings. Yemeni tribal rings were made by Jewish silversmiths between the 18th and the. first half of the 20th century, when the majority of Yemeni jews emigrated to Israel. Yemeni silver was traditionally given to brides as an emergency fund from her family, which she would cherish and care for throughout her entire life or otherwise sell if she was in financial need. These items may have belonged to either Yemeni brides orrepresent part of a silver merchant's stock. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D:18-19mm/L:30-32mm; 41g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

Ca.1700-1950 AD. Yemeni Tribal. Lot of five white metal Yemeni Tribal intaglio rings with turquoise coloured stone settings. Yemeni tribal rings were made by Jewish silversmiths between the 18th and the. first half of the 20th century, when the majority of Yemeni jews emigrated to Israel. Yemeni silver was traditionally given to brides as an emergency fund from her family, which she would cherishand care for throughout her entire life or otherwise sell if she was in financial need. These items may have belonged to either Yemeni brides or represent part of a silver merchant's stock. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D:18-19mm/L:30-33mm;; 38g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian. A beautiful carved Sassanian seal bead bearing the image of a large feline beast with stripes and a long tail and six pips arranged in a semi-circle in front of the beast’s snout. Seals beads of this kind were used commonly throughout the Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD. Seals were used by both members of the elite and ordinary people and bear motifs including portraits of the owner and mythical beings. They were used both to sign official documents and worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits and magic. Excellent Condition. Wearable as a pendant. Size: H:20mm; 5.5g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian. A beautiful Sassanian carved seal bead bearing a portrait of a man wearing a crosshatched head-covering, a tunic, and surrounded by text on either side. Seals beads of this kind were used commonly throughout the Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD. Seals were used by both members of the elite and ordinary people and bear motifs including portraits of the owner and mythical beings. They were used both to sign official documents and  worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits and magic. Excellent condition. Size: H:12mm; 1.5g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 300-700 AD. Bactrian/Kushano-Sasanian. A beautiful Bactrian/Kushano-Sassanian lapis lazuli seal with perforation for suspension around the neck. The carving depicts Gayomard, who in the Zoroastrian tradition is a primordial giant, the first man from whom mankind descends. Seals beads of this kind were used commonly throughout the Sassanian empire throughout late antiquity. Seals were used by both members of the elite and ordinary people and bear motifs including portraits of the owner and mythical beings. They were used both to sign official documents and worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits and magic. Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone because of its intense colour, and which can only be mined at a small number of sites, mostly in Afghanistan, meaning this particularly interesting item was probably a symbol of its wearer's high status within his or her community. Kushano-Sasanian is the term used to refer to the branch of the Sassanian empire which conquered ancient Bactria in Central Asia. Excellent condition. Size: H:16mm; 6.5g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

1000-1500 AD. Islamic. This beautiful necklace is comprised of restrung round and tubular blue glass beads. Beads were an important part of Islamic culture, both because of their trade value, but also because of their role as decorative ornamentation and status symbols. Islamic beads appear in the Islamic world and beyond reaching into Christian western Europe and even Scandinavia as the Vikings cherished Islamic craftsmanship. Superb condition; wearable. Size: L:620mm/L:420mm (beads only); 12g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

Ca.1700-1950 AD, Yemeni Tribal. Lot of five white metal Yemeni Tribal intaglio rings with turquoise, blue, and black coloured stone settings. Yemeni tribal rings were made by Jewish silversmiths between the 18th and the. first half of the 20th century, when the majority of Yemeni jews emigrated to Israel. Yemeni silver was traditionally given to brides as an emergency fund from her family, which she would cherish and care for throughout her entire life or otherwise sell if she was in financial need. These items may have belonged to either Yemeni brides or represent part of a silver merchant's stock. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D:18-20mm/L:30-32mm; 43g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian. A beautiful Sassanian carved seal bead featuring both a man with a whip in one hand and an elaborate head covering and a human-headed winged bull. Seals beads of this kind were used commonly throughout the Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD. Seal beads were used by both members of the elite and ordinary people and bear motifs including portraits of the owner and mythical beings. They were used both to sign official documents and  worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits and magic. Excellent condition. Size: H:25mm; 6g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian.A beautiful Sassanian carved seal bead featuring a portrait of a man in profile wearing an elaborate head covering and a tunic. Seals of this kind were used commonly throughout the Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD. Stamp seals were used by both members of the elite and ordinary people and bear motifs including portraits of the owner and mythical beings. They were used both to sign official documents and  worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits and magic. Excellent condition. Wearable as a pendant. Size: H:20mm; 9g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

c. 1525-1700 AD, Mughal Empire. Rare iron kwawah dagger with curved, pointed blade, curved guard, and trident-shaped pommel. The elegant khawah dagger's name means "finisher" or "coup de grâce." Good condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: H:330mm / W:60mm ; 262g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 1526-1857 AD. Mughal Empire. Large iron sickle with figural design comprising a ram within an eight-pointed star. on the handle. This motif may reflect either a maker's mark or a ceremonial purpose for the item. The Mughal Empire, was an early-modern empire in South Asia stretching from the Indus basin to northern Afghanistan, Kashmir, the highlands of Assam and Bangladesh to the Deccan plateau in south India. During its expansion the Mughal military used a variety of weapons including swords, spears bows and arrows, cannons, muskets and flintlock blunderbusses. Superb Condition Size: L:680mm / W:105mm ; 392g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 1000-1500 AD. Crusader Period. Circular bronze pendant bearing a Maltese cross; suspension loop at the top. The Crusades were military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion in the Holy Lands. The Cross, the principal symbol of the Christian religion, recalling the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. The cross that the Crusaders wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven. Good, wearable condition. Size: H: 24.7mm, W: 19.4mm; 3.44g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

c. 1100 AD. Seljuk. This beautiful iron spearhead comprises a leaf-shaped blade with a slightly raised midrib, and a short geometric neck with incised decoration terminating in a spheroid guard which marks the beginning of socket. The socket itself bears decorative incised bands. This Item comes mounted on a stand. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and architecture. This beautiful spear embodies the need for medieval Seljuks to be armed and ready in order to survive and thrive. Superb condition. Size: L:320mm; 279g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

C. 1526 - 1857 AD. Mughal Empire. A iron spiral tanged spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib and lentoid section. This item is mounted on a stand. The Mughal Empire, was an early-modern empire in South Asia stretching from the Indus basin to northern Afghanistan, Kashmir, the highlands of Assam and Bangladesh to the Deccan plateau in south India. During its expansion the Mughal military used a variety of weapons including swords, spears bows and arrows, cannons, muskets and flintlock blunderbusses. Superb condition. Size: L:390mm / W:40mm ; 358g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.

Artist: Mark Tobey (American, 1890 - 1976). Title: "Raindrop Prism #2". Medium: Oil and tempera on board. Date: Composed 1965. Dimensions: Overall size: 13 3/4 x 10 in. (349 x 254 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed lower right. Fine condition with no issues noted. Provenance: Estate of a private collector, Basel, Switzerland. Comment(s): An oil on paper work with a similar composition but much smaller size sold for $3,750 at Christie's New York, July 16, 2012, lot #120. Tobey was a mystical Wisconsin-born artist whose works had a visual affinity with Abstract Expressionism but shared more in common with Asian art and calligraphy (he studied at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, Japan, in the 1930s). Image copyright © The Estate of Mark Tobey / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [29807-2-4000]

Artist: Mark Tobey (American, 1890 - 1976). Title: "Composition #5". Medium: Mixed Media on Paper. Date: Composed c1967. Dimensions: Overall size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (324 x 248 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed lower right. Painted on medium weight cream wove paper. Fine condition; as painted. Provenance: Estate of a private collector, Basel, Switzerland. Comment(s): Tobey was a mystical Wisconsin-born artist whose works had a visual affinity with Abstract Expressionism but shared more in common with Asian art and calligraphy (he studied at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, Japan, in the 1930s). Image copyright © The Estate of Mark Tobey / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [29861-2-3000]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Foret au printemps". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1936. Printed 1936. Dimensions: Image size: 11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in. (292 x 230 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good condition;affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [25082-2-800]

Artist: Chin-San Long [lang jingshan/lang ching-shan] (Chinese, 1892-1995). Title: "Brouillard du matin". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed c1936. Printed 1936. Dimensions: Image size: 12 1/8 x 7 5/8 in. (308 x 194 mm).Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Comment(s): Lang Jingshan, also Romanized as Long Chin-san and Lang Ching-shan, was a pioneering photographer and one of the first Chinese photojournalists. He has been called "indisputably the most prominent figure in the history of Chinese art photography", and the "Father of Asian Photography". He joined the Royal Photographic Society in 1937, gaining his Associateship in 1940 and his Fellowship in 1942. In 1980, the Photographic Society of America named him one of the world's top ten master photographers. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude shots, and was also known for the unique "composite photography" technique he created. Image copyright © The Estate of Chin-san Long. [25083-2-400]

Chinese Reference Books and Catalogues, comprising: Henry Trubner, American Exhibitions of Chinese Art, Contains three Exhibition Catalogues bound as one, First Edition, no date circa 1962; Clare Le Corbeiller, China Trade Porcelain: Patterns of Exchange, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1974; Stanley Charles Nott, Chinese Jade, 1981; Lubor Hájek, A Book of Chinese Art, 1966; Paintings of the Ming Dynasty: From the Palace Museum, 1988, by Mayching Kao (Author); From Eastern Han to High Tang: A Journey of Transculturation, Exhibition catalogue, 2005; The Genius of China, Royal Academy of Arts, Exhibition Catalogue, London, 1973; China Guardian, Arts from the Scholars Studio, Sale catalogue June 3rd 2006; The Peony Pavillion Collection, Chinese Tea Ceramics for Japan, Christies sale catalogue 12th June 1989; J. Hillier, Utamaro, 1961; Barry Davis, Ko-Imari from the collection of Oliver Impey, 1997; 19 Arts of Asian magazines and twenty-four other books and catalogues中国艺术品参考书目一组Condition Report: some wear and tears to dust jackets but most generally in presentable condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Collectables, including; a quantity of Asian wooden boxes, a photo of a Japanese man, an art reference book and two paintings of junks on rice paper.

A courtesan at a balcony Mughal, 18th Centurygouache and gold on paper, laid down on a large album page, nasta'liq inscription in red, numbered 25 in Arabic, album page borders decorated with floral motifs in gold; verso, Mullah Dopiaza mounted on an emaciated horse, Mughal, 18th Century, nasta'liq inscription at top, single line of Arabic (text not identified) in thuluth script excised from a manuscript above painting, blue floral inner border, outer border with floral motifs on a buff ground paintings 225 x 160 mm. and 208 x 150 mm.; album page 447 x 285 mm.Footnotes:Mullah Dopiaza was a character from a sequence of folk tales from Northern India which featured the Mughal emperor Akbar and his humorous courtier Birbal. He was portrayed as an entertaining and witty man, who was one of Akbar's chief advisors and a rival of Birbal. Although the stories about the Mullah date from the end of Akbar's reign (1556–1605), this character continued to appear at later dates and became well known by writers in the late 19th century. Most scholars believe him to be a completely fictional character, though some think he was an historical, 16th Century figure, whose original name was Abdul Momin. He is believed to have been buried in a tomb situated in Handia in Uttar Pradesh.For a similar depiction, see Christie's New York, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 21st March 2008, lot 715 (where the dog is in the same pose).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A large Jain cosmological chart representing the earth as part of the cosmos (jampudvipa) Rajasthan, 19th Centurygouache on cloth, numerous inscriptions in nagari script, framed 85 x 85 cm.Footnotes:For a very similar jampudvipa see Christie's New York, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 21st September 2007, lot 279. There is a discussion of their function and symbolism in Tantra, Arts Council exhibition, Hayward Gallery, London, 1971, pp. 57-60.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: PP This lot is owned by a private individual. The right of return enjoyed by EU customers is not applicable.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A ruler encamped, probably Sultan 'Ala Al-Din Khilji, while his troops fire on a besieged hill fort, perhaps Ranthambore, ruled by Raja Hamir Hath Pahari, Guler, mid-19th Centurygouache and gold on paper, blue and pink borders 230 x 325 mm.Footnotes:For the subject, see Christie's New York, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 19th March 2014, lot 1103; see also Christie's South Kensington, Arts of India, 10th June 2013, lot 282.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A study of a custard apple Company School, Calcutta, circa 1820-30watercolour on watermarked paper J Whatman 1820, numbered 13 lower right, inscribed in pencil Custard apple verso 355 x 505 mm.Footnotes:ProvenanceDr Kaywin Lehman Smith.Sotheby's, New York, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art, 6th October 1990, lot 168.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: PP This lot is owned by a private individual. The right of return enjoyed by EU customers is not applicable.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Anwar Saeed (Pakistan, born 1955) Untitledoil on canvas, signed and dated '05 lower right, gallery label and inscribed Mudassar Ahmed/PRIMEX/56.Z.5.Block 6/PECHS, Karachi/ph.4544798 on reverse 121.9 x 91.4cm (48 x 36in).Footnotes:ProvenanceBonhams, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, 7th June 2012, lot 63.Private UK Collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: PP This lot is owned by a private individual. The right of return enjoyed by EU customers is not applicable.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

South-Est Asian Art A blue and white pottery bottle painted with dragonsKorea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century . . Cm 17,00 x 27,00.

South-Est Asian Art Three celadon glazed pottery bowls Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th-14th century . . Cm 19,00 x 7,50. Restorations.

South-Est Asian Art A wedding Tensu rootwood chest with brass finishing Korea, 19th century . . Cm 96,00 x 92,00 x 50,00.

South-Est Asian Art A bronze lacquered figure of Buddha Thailandia, 19th century . . Cm 18,50 x 26,50.

South-Est Asian Art A bronze figure of seated Buddha Burma, late 19th-20th century . . Cm 11,00 x 19,00.

South-Est Asian Art A bronze figure of seated BuddhaLaos, 18th-19th century . . Cm 10,50 x 24,50.

South-Est Asian Art Two celadon glazed pottery bowls Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th-14th century . . Cm 13,00 x 4,00.

South-Est Asian Art A pottery blue and white vase painted with a bambooKorea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century . . Cm 20,00. Damages and missing pieces.

South-Est Asian Art Two celadon glazed pottery brush washers Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th-14th century . . Cm 9,00 x 5,00.

South-Est Asian Art A group of three dark earthenware vesselsKorea, Silla period, 1st century b.C. - 10th century AD. . Cm 16,00 x 22,00.

South-Est Asian Art Two celadon glazed pottery bowls decorated with flowery motifKorea, Koryo dynasty, 12th-14th century . . Cm 19,00 x 6,50.